The difference between Agonize and Suffer

When used as verbs, agonize means to writhe with agony, whereas suffer means to undergo hardship.

check bellow for the other definitions of Agonize and Suffer

  1. Agonize as a verb (intransitive):

    To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

  2. Agonize as a verb (intransitive):

    To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately, whether mentally or physically.

  1. Suffer as a verb (intransitive):

    To undergo hardship.

  2. Suffer as a verb (intransitive):

    To feel pain.

    Examples:

    "At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash."

  3. Suffer as a verb (intransitive):

    To become worse.

    Examples:

    "If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer."

  4. Suffer as a verb (transitive):

    To endure, undergo.

    Examples:

    "I've been suffering your insults for years."

    "We hope you never have to suffer the same pain."

  5. Suffer as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To allow.

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