agony
noun
UK/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
US/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Definitions of agony noun
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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.