v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Agonized p. pr. & vb. n. Agonizing ] [ F. agoniser, LL. agonizare, fr. Gr. &unr_;. See Agony. ] 1. To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish. [ 1913 Webster ]
To smart and agonize at every pore. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately. [ 1913 Webster ]