Agonise in Literature
Authors frequently use "agonise" to depict characters grappling with profound decisions or emotional turmoil.
No exact match translations found for 'agonise' in dogri.
Word 'agonise' in Other Languages
- agonise in Assamese অসমীয়া
- agonise in Bengali বাংলা
- agonise in Bodo बड़ो
- agonise in Dogri डोगरी
- agonise in English
- agonise in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- agonise in Hindi हिन्दी
- agonise in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- agonise in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- agonise in Konkani कोंकणी
- agonise in Maithili মৈথিলী
- agonise in Malayalam മലയാളം
- agonise in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- agonise in Marathi मराठी
- agonise in Nepali नेपाली
- agonise in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- agonise in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- agonise in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- agonise in Santali
- agonise in Sindhi سنڌي
- agonise in Tamil தமிழ்
- agonise in Telugu తెలుగు
- agonise in Urdu اُردُو
agonise
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
Definitions
- To suffer intense pain or mental anguish.
- To make a difficult decision with great effort and distress.
Usage Examples
- "He agonised over whether to accept the job offer or stay in his current role."
- "The patient agonised through the night with severe pain."
Etymology
From Greek agōnia (contest, struggle), through Latin agonia, and Old French agoniser.
Synonyms
- Suffer
- Struggle
- Wrestle
Antonyms
- Rejoice
- Relax
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | पीड़ा झेलना | /piː.ɽaː dʒʰeːl.naː/ |
| Spanish | agonizar | /aɡo.niˈθaɾ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
- American English: /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
Historical Usage
"Agonise" has been used in English since the 16th century, often in religious or philosophical contexts to describe deep suffering.
Cultural Nuances
The word often conveys a dramatic sense of struggle, used both literally and metaphorically in various narratives.