excruciate
/ɛkˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/
ƐKSKɹU · ʃi · eɪ̯t (3 syllables)
English
Verb
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Definition
To inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture.
Etymology
From Latin excruciātus, past participle of excruciō, from ex- + cruciō, from the base of crux (“cross”).
Example Sentences
- "But this it is that doth excruciate The verie ſubſtance of my vexed ſoule: To ſee our neighbours that were wont to quake And tremble at the Perſean Monarkes name, Now ſits and laughs our regiment to ſcorne, […]"
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