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agonizing Synonyms

Another word for agonizing

Choosing another word for agonizing depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing intense mental anguish, anxiety, or emotional distress, especially when involving a difficult decision or prolonged wait.

Usage Example

"After an gut-wrenching wait of three weeks, the scholarship committee finally announced the results."

Strongest
gut-wrenching
heart-wrenching
harrowing
distressing
Strong
torturous
nerve-racking
heartbreaking
painful
anguished
soul-searching

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing extreme physical pain or severe bodily suffering.

Usage Example

"The marathon runner pushed through the excruciating cramps in his legs to cross the finish line."

Strongest
excruciating
tormenting
torturous
Strong
searing
harrowing
unbearable
intolerable
piercing
grueling
rackful

Opposites of agonizing

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

painless
comforting
reassuring
soothing
pleasant
comfortable
effortless
easy
See all opposites of agonizing

• Nearby Words

agog
agonize
agonized
agonizing
agonizingly
agony
agoraphobe

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