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agony

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  1. distress              
 
ag.o.ny \'ag-*-ne-\ n [ME agonie, fr. LL agonia, fr. Gk ago-nia struggle, 
   anguis]h, fr. ago-n gathering, contest for a prize, fr. agein to lead, 
   celebrate - more at AGENT 1a: intense pain of mind or body : ANGUISH, 
   TORTURE  1b: death struggle  2: violent struggle or contest  3: a strong 
   sudden display (as of joy or delight) : OUTBURST