Agonize Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæɡəˌnaɪz

AG-uh-nize

UK

ˈæ.ɡən.aɪz

AG-uh-nize

Definition

To think about something in a very worried or upset way, especially when making a difficult decision or when facing pain.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal or expressive contexts to describe deep worry. Common collocations: 'agonize over', 'agonize about'. Implies strong emotional struggle, not just mild worry.

• Spanish: agonizar - atormentarse
• Portuguese (BR): agonizar - se angustiar - sofrer (emocionalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): agonizar - angustiar-se - sofrer (emocionalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 苦苦思索 - 痛苦挣扎
• Chinese (Traditional): 苦苦思索 - 痛苦掙扎
• Hindi: कष्ट उठाना - चिंता करना
• Arabic: يُعاني - يُعذّب نفسه
• Bengali: চিন্তিত হওয়া - কষ্ট পাওয়া (মানসিক)
• Russian: мучиться - терзаться
• Japanese: 苦しむ - 悩む
• Vietnamese: lo lắng day dứt - băn khoăn đau khổ
• Korean: 고민하다 - 괴로워하다
• Turkish: kafa yormak - ıstırap çekmek
• Urdu: پریشان ہونا - سخت فکر کرنا
• Indonesian: meresahkan - menderita (batin)

Example Sentences

She agonized over her final decision.

basic

You shouldn't agonize about every small problem.

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He agonized for days before calling her.

basic

Don't agonize over what you can't change.

natural

She always agonizes about what to wear to parties.

natural

I spent the whole night agonizing over my exam results.

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