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agonize Antonyms
Opposite of agonize
Because the opposite of agonize shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To undergo great mental anguish through worrying or deliberating intensely about a difficult decision or problem (often followed by 'over' or 'about').
Usage Example
"She spent the entire weekend agonizing over whether to accept the job offer in another city."
Strong
relax
rejoice
• verb (Context 2)
To suffer extreme physical or emotional pain; to writhe in agony.
Usage Example
"The injured marathon runner agonized on the pavement while waiting for the medical team to arrive."
Strong
thrive
• verb (Context 3)
To cause someone to suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to torture.
Usage Example
"Persistent doubts about the expedition's safety continued to comfort the crew throughout the voyage."
Strongest
comfort
soothe
Strong
console
relieve
Similar words to agonize
Words similar to agonize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
torment
suffer
torture
fret
worry
anguish
excruciate
afflict
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Agonize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/agonize