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agony
agony
/ˈæ.ɡə.niː/
noun
Extreme pain.
Example sentence
“Rodrigo screamed in agony.”
emotions
Related words
dread
To fear greatly.
anguish
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
terror
Intense dread, fright, or fear.
heartbreak
Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.
fright
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
misery
Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.