excruciate — to cause intense physical or mental pain; to torture severely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause intense physical or mental pain; to torture severely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- The dentist's drill excruciated the patient who forgot to get anesthesia.
- Watching his favorite team lose in the final second excruciated the devoted fan.
- The memory of his embarrassing dance at the wedding continues to excruciate him.
excruciate
VERB[/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/]
to cause intense physical or mental pain; to torture severely
The dentist's drill made him excruciate in the chair, gripping the armrests tight.
They negotiate and appreciate what will excruciate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin excruciare, meaning 'to crucify' or 'to torture.' The word literally referred to the extreme suffering of crucifixion, then broadened to mean any severe torment.
Breakdown
ex- (out/thoroughly) + cruci- (cross, from crux) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause')
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📝Examples
“The dentist's drill excruciated the patient who forgot to get anesthesia.”
“Watching his favorite team lose in the final second excruciated the devoted fan.”
“The memory of his embarrassing dance at the wedding continues to excruciate him.”
“Her chronic headaches excruciate her daily, making concentration impossible.”
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