n.
Pronunciation: ' a-g ə -n ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nies
Etymology: Middle English agonie, from Late Latin agonia, from Greek ag ō nia struggle, anguish, from ag ō n gathering, contest for a prize, from agein to lead, celebrate ― more at AGENT
Date: 14th century
1 a : intense pain of mind or body : ANGUISH , TORTURE b : the struggle that precedes death
2 : a violent struggle or contest
3 : a strong sudden display (as of joy or delight) : OUTBURST
synonyms see DISTRESS