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agony
UK /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ US /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
Extreme pain.
When the weight fell on her foot, she cried out in agony.
2
The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (often capitalized).
And being in an agonie, he prayed more earneſtly,[…].
3
Violent contest or striving.
The world is convulsed by the agonies of great nations.
4
Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion.
With cries and agonies of wild delight.
5
The last struggle of life; death struggle.
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