Ag″o‐nize (�), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Agonized (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Agonizing (�).] [F. agoniser, LL. agonizare, fr. Gr. �. See Agony.] 1. To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
To smart and agonize at every pore.
Pope.
2. To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately.