ag·o·nize (āg'ə-nīz') v. ag·o·nized, ag·o·niz·ing, ag·o·niz·es v. intr.
To cause great pain or anguish to. See Synonyms at afflict. [Medieval Latin agōnizāre, from Greek agōnizesthai, to struggle, from agōn, contest; see agony.] ag'o·niz'ing·ly adv. |