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.
The villain excruciated his victims in a relentless attempt to extract information.
02

to cause someone to suffer mentally

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Examples
The memories of his past mistakes excruciated him, leaving him filled with regret.
The fear of failure excruciated her mind, preventing her from taking any risks.
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