Characterized by agony. / (psychology) Of a mode of social interaction based on threats, displays of power, or inducements of anxiety. / (medicine, obsolete) Occurring shortly before death; agonal.

plural of agon

Of or pertaining to struggle, competition or conflict; of or pertaining to an agon. / Of or pertaining to the pain of death.

Competitive struggle (especially political). / (biochemistry) The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.

plural of agonism

A process or action of agonizing.

(rare) Possessing or filled with agony.

plural of agonizing

plural of agonizer

One who agonizes.