agonize
Translation
to agonize, to worry intensely
Examples
He agonized for days over the difficult decision.
He agonized for days over the difficult decision.
Grammar Patterns
((over/about sth.)) to worry or think about (sth.) for a long time He agonized for days over the difficult decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worry, struggle, fret, torment oneself
Etymology
From Greek 'agōnia', meaning 'struggle' or 'contest'. It refers to a mental struggle.
Memory Tips
Think of someone in 'agony' over a decision; they are 'agonizing'.