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agonizingly
Variant of agonize
agonize
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ago·nize (ag′ə nīz′)
intransitive verb agonized -·nized′, agonizing -·niz′·ing
- to make convulsive efforts; struggle
- to be in agony or great pain; feel anguish
Etymology: LL agonizare < Gr agōnizesthai, to contend for a prize < agōn, agon
transitive verb
to cause great pain to; torture
Related Forms:
- agonizing ag′o·niz′·ing adjective
- agonizingly ag′o·niz′·ingly adverb
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