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agonizing
adjective
: very mentally or physically painful
Full Definition of AGONIZING
: causing agony
— ag·o·niz·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of AGONIZING
1593
Related to AGONIZING
- Synonyms
- afflicting, bitter, cruel, excruciating, galling, grievous, harrowing, harsh, heartrending, hurtful, painful, tormenting, torturous
- Antonyms
- gratifying, pleasing, sweet
Rhymes with AGONIZING
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