agonize

A verb used to express the act of suffering or struggling intensely, especially with a difficult decision or problem.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения акта сильного страдания или борьбы, особенно с трудным решением или проблемой.esVerbo que expresa un intenso sufrimiento o lucha interna, especialmente ante una decisión difícil o un problema; angustiarse o atormentarse mentalmente.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer un état de souffrance intense ou de lutte, en particulier face à une décision difficile ou à un problème, ou pour désigner le fait de se tourmenter longuement avant d'agir.deDeutsches Verb für das intensive Leiden oder Ringen, besonders bei einer schwierigen Entscheidung oder einem Problem.ptVerbo usado para expressar o ato de sofrer intensamente ou lutar, especialmente com uma decisão difícil ou um problema.zh动词，指因艰难的决定、问题或痛苦而感到极度的内心挣扎、煎熬或苦恼。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن معاناة شديدة أو صراع داخلي، ولا سيما عند مواجهة قرار صعب أو مشكلة.

1. To cause great pain or suffering C1 formal

   To inflict intense physical or mental pain upon someone.

   • The disease agonized him for years before his recovery.
   • The memory of the accident still agonizes her.
   • The harsh criticism agonized the young artist.

   ruПричинять сильную боль или страданияescausar gran dolor o sufrimientofrtourmenterdeStarke Schmerzen oder Leiden zufügenptCausar grande dor ou sofrimentozh使极度痛苦arإيقاع ألم شديد أو معاناة

   Synonymes: afflictanguishexcruciateharrowplagueracktormenttorture

   Antonymes: comfortconsoleeaserelievesoothe

2. To suffer extreme distress C1 formal

   To experience severe physical or mental anguish; to struggle with a difficult decision or situation.

   • She agonized over whether to accept the job offer.
   • He agonized for hours about what to say in the apology.
   • The family agonized as they waited for news from the hospital.

   ruСтрадатьessufrir angustia extremafrêtre en proie à une vive angoissedeSich quälenptSofrer intensamentezh痛苦挣扎arيعاني عذابًا شديدًا

   Synonymes: anguishdespairgrievelanguishstrugglesufferworrywrestlewrithe

   Antonymes: comfortconsolerelievesoothe

• agonized past participle
• agonized past simple
• agonizing present participle
• agonizes third person singular