| agony | Origin: L. Agonia, Gr, orig. A contest, fr., cf. F. Agonie. See Agon. 1. Violent contest or striving. "The world is convulsed by the agonies of great nations." (Macaulay) 2. Pain so extreme as to cause writhing or contortions of the body, similar to those made in the athletic contests in Greece; and hence, extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; paroxysm of grief; specifically, the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. "Being in an agony he prayed more earnestly." (Luke xxii. 44) 3. Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion. "With cries and agonies of wild delight." (Pope) 4. The last struggle of life; death struggle. Synonym: Anguish, torment, throe, distress, pangs, suffering. Agony, Anguish, Pang. These words agree in expressing extreme pain of body or mind. Agony denotes acute and permanent pain, usually of the whole system, and often producing contortions. Anguish denotes severe pressure, and, considered as bodily suffering, is more commonly local (as anguish of a wound), thus differing from agony. A pang is a paroxysm of excruciating pain. It is severe and transient. The agonies or pangs of remorse; the anguish of a wounded conscience. "Oh, sharp convulsive pangs of agonizing pride!" Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; "an agony of doubt"; "the torments of the damned" a state of acute pain
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The last struggle of life, closing in death. [Thomas1875] Severe pain or extreme suffering. Old term for the period just before death occurs, this was thought to be a time of extreme pain. [Dorland]
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contest; wrestling; severe struggling with pain and suffering. Anguish is the reflection on evil that is already past, while agony is a struggle with evil at the time present. It is only used in the New Testament by Luke (22:44) to describe our Lord's fearful struggle in Gethsemane.
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Not suffering for its own sake, but the stuff of the agon. More is better.
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" I was in agony when I broke my wrist." Meaning pain or to be hurting. Thanks Claire!
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| agony | a state of acute pain |
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