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agonize vs anguish

anguish vs agonize

agonize is not a noun while anguish is a noun.

agonize and anguish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
agonize No No Yes No
anguish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, anguish is a hypernym of agonize; that is, anguish is a word with a broader meaning than agonize:
  • agonize: cause to agonize
  • anguish: cause emotional anguish or make miserable
Other hypernyms of agonize include hurt, pain.
agonize (noun) anguish (noun)
extreme mental distress
extreme distress of body or mind
agonize (verb) anguish (verb)
suffer agony or anguish cause emotional anguish or make miserable
cause to agonize suffer great pains or distress
Difference between agonize and anguish

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