agnize

əɡnaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to acknowledge or admit (something) as true or real

“She finally began to agnize the consequences of her actions.”

2. verb

to recognize or acknowledge (something) as having a particular quality or character

“The audience began to agnize the depth of the play’s emotional impact.”

3. verb

to recognize or acknowledge (something) as belonging to or characteristic of a particular group, category, or class

“The critics began to agnize the film’s genre as a romantic comedy.”

Synonyms

  • acknowledge
  • acknowledge
  • admit
  • recognize

Antonyms

  • deny
  • disclaim
  • refuse