Agonize - English meaning

ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz

Agonize – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something.
Usage examples:
I didn't agonize over the problem
Synonims:
WorryFretFussUpset oneselfRack one's brainsWrestle with oneselfBe worriedBe anxiousFeel uneasyExercise oneselfBroodMuseMull overDwell onContemplateRuminateChew overPuzzle ove

verb
To spend a lot of time trying to make a decision
Usage examples:
She agonized for days over whether she should take the job., after hours of agonizing debate, the m…

Agonize translation into English

Agonize: translate from English into Chinese

烦恼, 临危, 忧, 感到极度痛苦

Agonize: translate from English into Dutch

Kwellen, Zieltogen, Folteren, Pijnigen, Vergaan van smart, Vergaan van pijn, Met de dood worstelen, Doodsangsten uitstaan

Agonize: translate from English into French

Tourmenter, Se tourmenter, Lutter

Agonize: translate from English into German

Quälen, Erleiden

Agonize: translate from English into Hindi

तड़पना, कष्ट देना, तड़पाना, छटपटाना, तड़पना या तड़पाना, व्यथित होना, अत्यधिक चिंता करना

Agonize: translate from English into Italian

Agonizzare, Tormentare

Agonize: translate from English into Korean

괴롭히다, 태우다, 괴로워하다

Agonize: translate from English into Russian

Мучиться, Агонизировать, Сильно мучиться, Отчаянно бороться, Испытывать сильные мучения, Быть в агонии, Прилагать отчаянные усилия

Agonize: translate from English into Spanish

Agonizar, Luchar, Atormentar, Preocuparse mucho, Sufrir horriblemente

Word origin

late 16th century: from French agoniser or late Latin agonizare, from Greek agōnizesthai ‘contend’, from agōn ‘contest’.

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Agonize synonims

brood

bruːd

noun
A family of birds or other young animals produced at one hatching or birth.
Usage examples:
A brood of chicks

verb
Think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.
Usage examples:
She had brooded over the subject a thousand times

adjective
(of an animal) kept to be used for breeding.
Usage examples:
A brood mare

Brood - all meanings in English

chew over

phrasal verb
Reflect deeply on a subject

phrasal verb
To think or talk about something, esp. when you need to make a decision
Usage examples:
We won't be able to answer right away – we'll need to chew it over.

Chew over - all meanings in English

contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb
Look thoughtfully for a long time at.
Usage examples:
He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way
Usage examples:
[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way
Usage examples:
[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…

Contemplate - all meanings in English

fret

verb
Be constantly or visibly anxious.
Usage examples:
She fretted about the cost of groceries

noun
A state of anxiety.
Usage examples:
Why would anyone get themselves in a fret over something so simple?

verb
Decorate with fretwork.
Usage examples:
A botanically inspired ornamental pattern frets the ceiling

Fret - all meanings in English

fuss

fʌs

noun
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
Usage examples:
I don't know what all the fuss is about

verb
Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.
Usage examples:
She's always fussing about her food

noun
A show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves
Usage examples:
Make such a fuss she made such a fuss when richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse!, fuss abou…

Fuss - all meanings in English

muse

mjuːz

noun
(in greek and roman mythology) each of nine goddesses, the daughters of zeus and mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences.
Usage examples:
In ancient greek mythology, muses were goddesses of science and art who inspired creative endeavors.

verb
Be absorbed in thought.
Usage examples:
He was musing on the problems he faced

noun
An instance or period of reflection.
Usage examples:
It's not only his pet muse these days, but the very definition of his work.

Muse - all meanings in English

ruminate

verb
Think deeply about something.
Usage examples:
We sat ruminating on the nature of existence

verb
To think slowly and carefully
Usage examples:
He ruminated over his loss.

Ruminate - all meanings in English

worry

verb
Feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
Usage examples:
He worried about his soldier sons in the war

noun
The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems.
Usage examples:
He's demented with worry

verb
To think about problems or unpleasant things that make you anxious, or to make someone feel anxious
Usage examples:
[ i ] if you get a monthly train ticket, you won’t have to worry about buying a ticket every day., …

Worry - all meanings in English

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