agonia
- A state of intense mental or physical suffering, often associated with the final stages of death. nounThe patient was in agonia during the last hours of his life.Witnessing the agonia of the injured animal was heartbreaking.
- A term used in some cultures to describe a type of spiritual or emotional struggle. nounShe felt a sense of agonia as she grappled with her conflicting emotions.The novel explores the protagonist's agonia as he searches for meaning in his life.