agony

noun

UK/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
US/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Definitions of agony noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    Extreme physical or mental suffering.

    • She was lying there, screaming in agony.

    • I was in an agony of suspense.

    • The events that transpired caused both of us to suffer agonies of guilt.