agonize
verb (used without object)
to suffer extreme pain or anguish; be in agony.
is agonizing
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present progressiveof agonize (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The story of Fuller’s death in a shipwreck within sight of Fire Island, N.Y., is agonizing to read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The primary symptom of gallstones is agonizing episodes of pain.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2025
As fun as it is for the brothers to square off, the situation is agonizing for their parents.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
Using most apps on its tiny display is agonizing The fact that this app even exists just highlights that people want to do more with the Z Flip’s cover screen than the current design allows.
From The Verge ● Aug. 24, 2022
If running hurt, climbing is agonizing because it requires not only exertion but direct contact of my hands on the tree bark.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
