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Vocabulary Entry
agony
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of intense physical or mental suffering.
Example Sentences
"She cried out in agony after twisting her ankle."
"The agony of loss can be unbearable at times."
"His face was a mask of agony during the dental procedure."
V
verb
To cause great physical or mental pain.
Example Sentences
"The news of the accident agonized her for days."
"He was agonizing over the decision for weeks."
"The long wait for the results agonized the entire team."