agon

[US]/ˈeɪɡɒn/
[UK]/ˈeɪgən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a struggle or contest; a state of intense conflict, often in a competition or debate; a dramatic contest between characters; a prize competition; in chemistry, a fundamental unit of a molecule or compound
Word Forms
Pluralagons

Phrases & Collocations

agonizing pain

an agonizing decision

agonize over something

an agonized expression

agonizingly slow

an agonized plea

agonizing struggle

Example Sentences

the agon of waiting is unbearable.

she felt the agon of defeat after losing the competition.

his agon was evident in his slumped shoulders and downcast eyes.

the agonizing process of learning a new language can be daunting.

he endured the agon with stoicism, refusing to show his pain.

the agon of childbirth is a universal experience for women.

he described the agonizing pain as a searing fire consuming him.

the agon of separation from loved ones can be deeply painful.

she felt the agon of regret for her past actions.

the agon of losing a loved one is never truly forgotten.

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