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to agonize
01
to suffer mental pain or intense worry about a difficult decision or situation
Intransitive: to agonize over sth | to agonize about sth
Example
The team agonized about which strategy to pursue in the final moments of the game.
She agonized over whether to accept the job offer or stay in her current position.
He agonized about whether to confront his friend about the betrayal or let it go.
02
to make someone feel great emotional pain or distress
Transitive: to agonize sb
Example
The team agonized about which strategy to pursue in the final moments of the game.
She agonized over whether to accept the job offer or stay in her current position.
He agonized about whether to confront his friend about the betrayal or let it go.
He agonized whether to tell his family the truth or continue hiding it from them.
She agonized for days over the decision to end her relationship, unsure if it was the right choice.
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