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agony
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Definition of agony:

agony (noun):
acute physical or mental pain
intense pain of mind or body anguish, torture
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain.

Synonyms for agony:

hurtcursetorturehellpaintragedynightmaremurdermiserysuffering
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Antonyms for agony:

heavenecstasyjoysuccesspeacepeacefulnessoptimismexultationcalmserenity
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