agony

• Nom désignant une douleur physique ou morale extrême, une souffrance ou un tourment intense.

A noun referring to extreme physical or mental pain, suffering, or distress.

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1. Extreme physical painB2formal

   Intense and often prolonged physical suffering or distress.

   Douleur physique extrême

   • He was in agony after breaking his leg.
   • The patient cried out in agony from the wound.
   • She endured hours of agony before the medication took effect.

   Synonymesanguishdistressexcruciationmiserypainsufferingtormenttorture

   Antonymescomforteaserelief

2. Intense emotional distressB2formal

   Overwhelming mental or emotional suffering, often due to grief, anxiety, or despair.

   Détresse émotionnelle intense

   • She was in agony over the loss of her pet.
   • The decision caused him great agony of mind.
   • He suffered the agony of unrequited love for years.

   Synonymesanguishdespairdistressgriefmiserypainsufferingtormentwoe

   Antonymescomfortcontentmentdelightecstasyelationhappinessjoypleasurerapturerelief