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Meaning of the word agony in English

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agony

US /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
UK /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
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Noun

1.

extreme physical or mental suffering

Example:
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He was in agony after breaking his leg.
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The decision caused her great mental agony.
Synonym:
sufferingpaintormentdistressanguish
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