71 Synonyms for Agony: anguish, grief, misery

Q: What does agony mean?

(n): violent contest or striving; pain so extreme as to cause writhing or contortions of the body, similar to those made in the athletic contests in Greece; and hence, extreme pain of mind or body; an

agony (71 synonym found)

Agony has 71 synonyms. The top synonyms for agony are anguish, grief, misery, prostration, sadness, heartache, melancholy, woe and 63 more. Another word for agony is anguish. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for agony?

A common synonym for agony is anguish. Other synonyms include grief, misery, prostration, sadness.

How many synonyms does agony have?

Agony has 71 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does agony mean?

Definition of agony:

(n) : violent contest or striving; pain so extreme as to cause writhing or contortions of the body, similar to those made in the athletic contests in Greece; and hence, extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; paroxysm of grief; specifically, the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane

"being in an agony he prayed more earnestly. --Luke xxii. 44."

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