agony

noun5

1. •
   Extreme pain or anguish.

   • When the weight fell on her foot, she cried out in agony.
2. •
   The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (often capitalized).

   • And being in an agonie, he prayed more earnestly,[…]. — 1611
3. •
   The last struggle of life; death struggle.
4. •
   (old-fashioned) Violent contest or striving.

   • The world is convulsed by the agonies of great nations. — 1849
5. •
   (old-fashioned) Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion.

   • With cries and agonies of wild delight. — 1725