Agonises

/ˈæɡonaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

British spelling: third-person singular present tense of 'agonise'; causes suffering or experiences great pain.

Etymology

The regular third-person singular present tense form of the British verb 'agonise,' formed by adding the '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

In British writing, when a character 'agonises' over a decision, they're not just worried—they're in genuine psychological turmoil, wrestling with the weight of the choice.

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