Coagonize

/ˌkoʊˈæɡənʌɪz/ verb

Definition

To cause suffering or struggle together with another; to agonize jointly.

Etymology

From co- (together) + agonize (from Greek agon, struggle). This rare literary and philosophical term expresses shared suffering.

Kelly Says

Grief counselors know that people who coagonize together—sharing their pain—actually heal faster than those who suffer alone, because shared struggle builds empathy.

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