transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-gə-nē ]
noun
( plural -nies )
Etymology: Middle English agonie, from Late Latin agonia, from Greek agōnia struggle, anguish, from agōn 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