Agony

Synonyms of agony

• pain
• suffering
• distress

Antonyms of agony

• joy
• comfort
• pleasure

Collocations of agony

agony and pain

Frequency: 85 %

The athlete grimaced in agony and pain as he crossed the finish line.

agony and anguish

Frequency: 75 %

Her face contorted in agony and anguish as she received the bad news.

agony and despair

Frequency: 70 %

She was consumed by agony and despair after the loss of her loved one.

agony and torment

Frequency: 60 %

The prisoner endured hours of agony and torment during interrogation.

Idiomatic Expressions for agony

• Phrase: agony of defeat
  Meaning: the intense pain or disappointment felt after losing or failing at something
  Usage: The team felt the agony of defeat after losing the championship game.