agonize
gb/ˈæɡənˌaɪz/ us/ˈæɡənˌaɪz/
C1
Engels
őrlődik, rágódik, kínlódik, gyötör, kínoz, küszködik
WERKWOORD
C1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
agonize over/about [a decision/choice/problem]
She agonized over whether to quit her job or stay another year.
Őrlődött azon, hogy felmondjon-e, vagy maradjon még egy évig.
I agonized for days about what to write in the email.
Napokig őrlődtem azon, mit írjak az e-mailbe.
They were still agonizing over the final details of the plan.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I agonized over my decision.
Őrlődtem a döntésem miatt.
She is agonizing about what to do.
Ő most azon őrlődik, hogy mit tegyen.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use *agonize* for mild worry; it usually suggests very strong worry or difficulty deciding.
Betekenis
worry intensely about something
Woordcombinaties
agonize over a decision
|agonize over a choice
|agonize over what to do
|agonize over whether to [do something]
|agonize over every detail
|agonize about the future
|agonize about the consequences
|agonize over a mistake
|agonize over how to respond
|agonize about what to say
Synoniemen
fret (Suggests persistent, nervous worry, often about smaller things.)
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worry (More general and often less intense than agonize.)
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obsess (Emphasizes repeated thoughts; may not always include distress.)
Antoniemen
relax (To stop feeling anxious and become calm.)
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decide (To reach a choice instead of remaining torn.)
Thema's
emotions
|decision_making
|daily_life
Definitie
To worry a lot and find it hard to decide.
To think about something so much that you feel very anxious, upset, or mentally torn, especially when trying to decide what to do.
WERKWOORD
C1
2
kínlódik
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
agonize in/with [pain]
He lay on the floor, agonizing in pain after the fall.
Az esés után a földön feküdt, és kínlódott a fájdalomtól.
She was still agonizing with cramps late into the night.
Még késő éjszaka is kínlódott a görcsöktől.
The patient agonized for hours before the medicine took effect.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He is agonizing in pain.
Kínlódik a fájdalomtól.
My leg hurts, and I am agonizing.
Fáj a lábam, és kínlódom.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse *agonize* (verb) with *agony* (noun) or *agonizing* (adjective).
Betekenis
suffer extreme physical pain
Woordcombinaties
agonize in pain
|agonize with pain
|agonize for hours
|agonize in silence
|agonize after surgery
|agonize with cramps
|agonize with a headache
|agonize from an injury
Synoniemen
suffer (More general; does not always imply extreme intensity.)
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writhe (Emphasizes twisting or squirming because of pain.)
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ache (Usually weaker and more steady than agonize.)
Antoniemen
feel comfortable (To have little or no pain.)
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recover (To improve after illness or injury and suffer less.)
Thema's
health
|body
|emotions
Definitie
To be in very strong pain.
To experience very severe physical pain.
WERKWOORD
C1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] agonizes [someone]; it agonizes [someone] to [do something]
It agonized her to leave her dog behind.
Gyötörte, hogy ott kellett hagynia a kutyáját.
The uncertainty about his safety agonized his family.
Az, hogy nem tudták, biztonságban van-e, gyötörte a családját.
What agonized me most was not knowing how to help.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
It agonized me to say goodbye.
Gyötört, hogy el kellett búcsúznom.
The news agonized him.
A hír gyötörte.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This transitive use is less common than ‘agonize over/about’ and is often used with ‘it agonizes me to…’.
Betekenis
cause someone great distress
Woordcombinaties
it agonizes me to think
|the thought agonized him
|agonize a parent
|agonize someone with guilt
|what agonized her most
|the decision agonized him
Synoniemen
torment (Often stronger and can suggest ongoing cruelty or relentless mental pain.)
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distress (More formal and less dramatic than agonize.)
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trouble (Usually milder; may not imply deep anguish.)
Antoniemen
comfort (To help someone feel less upset or worried.)
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reassure (To reduce worry by giving confidence.)
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
Definitie
To make someone feel very upset or worried.
To cause someone to feel great mental pain, worry, or guilt.
WERKWOORD
C2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
agonize to [do something]
He agonized up the hill, exhausted and short of breath.
Kimerülten és lihegve küszködött fel a dombra.
The runner agonized to the finish line after pulling a muscle.
Miután meghúzott egy izmot, a futó küszködve jutott el a célvonalig.
They agonized through the last few minutes of the match.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He agonized to the finish.
Küszködve jutott el a célig.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This use is less common and can sound dramatic; often ‘struggle’ or ‘strain’ is more natural.
Betekenis
struggle painfully to do something
Woordcombinaties
agonize to the finish
|agonize through the last mile
|agonize to reach the top
|agonize through the final minutes
Synoniemen
struggle (More common and less dramatic.)
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strain (Emphasizes physical or mental effort to the limit.)
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labor (Suggests slow, difficult effort over time.)
Antoniemen
glide (To move or progress easily and smoothly.)
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breeze (Informal: to do something easily.)
Thema's
work
|sports
|daily_life
Definitie
To try extremely hard, like it hurts.
To struggle with great effort, as if in pain; to strain hard to achieve or complete something.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
agonize
IPA
GB/ˈæɡənˌaɪz/
US/ˈæɡənˌaɪz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ag - on - ize (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (ag)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: agonize
- 3rd Person Singular: agonizes
- Present Participle: agonizing
- Past: agonized
Woordfamilie
Forms
agonizes
verb
agonizing
verb
agonized
verb
Core family
agony
noun B2
agonizingly
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
agonize about
1/ˈæɡənˌaɪz əbˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
worry intensely about something
To worry a lot about something.
Voorbeelden
- She agonized about what her parents would think.
- I used to agonize about making a mistake at work.
- Don’t agonize about it—nothing bad happened.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He agonizes about the future.
agonize in pain
1/ˈæɡənˌaɪz ˈɪn pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
suffer extreme physical pain
To be in very strong pain.
Voorbeelden
- He was agonizing in pain until the ambulance arrived.
- The dog lay in the corner, agonizing in pain after the accident.
- She spent the night agonizing in pain before she saw a doctor.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is agonizing in pain.
agonize over
1/ˈæɡənˌaɪz ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
worry intensely about a decision
To worry a lot about a choice or problem.
Voorbeelden
- Stop agonizing over the wording and just send the message.
- He agonized over whether to accept the offer.
- They agonized over the decision for weeks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I agonized over my choice.
- She is agonizing over what to do.
don't agonize over it
1/dˈoʊnt ˈæɡənˌaɪz ˈoʊvɚ ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
stop worrying so much
Don’t worry about it too much.
Voorbeelden
- Don’t agonize over it—you can always change your mind later.
- Don’t agonize over it; just pick one and move on.
- If you make a small mistake, don’t agonize over it.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Don't agonize over it.
- Don't agonize over the details.
it agonizes me to think (that)...
1/ˈɪt ˈæɡənˌaɪzɪz mˈi tə θˈɪŋk ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
something causes deep distress
It makes me feel very upset to think about it.
Voorbeelden
- It agonizes me to think that he felt alone.
- It agonized her to think she might have caused the problem.
- It agonizes us to think of people sleeping outside in winter.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- It agonizes me to think about it.