excruciate
exc
ɛksk
eksk
ru
ˈru:
roo
ciate
ˌʃɪeɪt
shieit
British pronunciation
/ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "excruciate"in English

to excruciate
01

to torture someone physically

example
Examples
The cruel captors excruciated their prisoners with severe beatings.
02

to cause someone to suffer mentally

example
Examples
The memories of his past mistakes excruciated him, leaving him filled with regret.
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