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agony

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Pain so extreme as to cause writhing or contortions of the body, similar to those made in the athletic contests in Greece; and hence, extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; paroxysm of grief; specifically, the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane.

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an agony of doubt Source: Internet

the torments of the damned Source: Internet

Alpha jackass: “It’s not enough merely to enjoy their agony and humiliation. Source: Internet

Although weakened by his torture, Fawkes managed to jump from the gallows and break his neck, thus avoiding the agony of the gruesome latter part of his execution. Source: Internet

After authorizing the crucifixion, Pilate suffers an agony of regret and turns his anger on Judas, ordering him assassinated. Source: Internet

Armbar in the bottom ropes, Drew screaming agony, cross armbar in the top ropes! Source: Internet

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