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agonize Synonyms

Another word for agonize

Choosing another word for agonize depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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."

Strongest
fret
Strong
worry
brood
stew
obsess

• 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."

Strongest
suffer
Strong
anguish
writhe
Weak
smart

• 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 torment the crew throughout the voyage."

Strongest
torment
torture
Strong
excruciate
afflict
distress
rack

Opposites of agonize

The opposite of agonize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comfort
soothe
console
relieve
relax
rejoice
thrive
See all opposites of agonize

• Nearby Words

agnosticism
ago
agog
agonize
agonized
agonizing
agonizingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Agonize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/agonize
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