Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agonized

adjective
/ˈægəˌnaɪzd/
Definition
Experiencing intense physical or mental pain.
Examples
  • The agonized cries of the injured echoed through the night.
  • She faced an agonized decision about her future.
  • After the accident, he was left in an agonized state for weeks.
Meaning
The term ‘agonized’ describes a state of suffering or distress, where an individual feels overwhelmed by pain or anguish.
Synonyms
  • suffering
  • tormented
  • distressed
  • anguished
  • in pain