Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: agonistics
Next word: agony
Definition of: agonize
(ag′ə·nīz) v. ·nized, ·niz·ing v.i.
1. To be in or suffer extreme pain or anguish.
2. To make convulsive efforts, as in wrestling; strive.
—v.t.
3. To subject to agony; torture. [<F agoniser <Med.L agonizare <Gk. agō nizesthai contend, strive < agōn contest]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: