Agonise in Literature
Authors frequently use "agonise" to depict characters grappling with profound decisions or emotional turmoil.
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.