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/
Korean meaning: 극심한 고통을 주다, 괴롭히다, 고문하다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스크루**시에이트
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 torturer excruciates the prisoner with the stretching rack
They negotiate and appreciate what will excruciate!
🎤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.
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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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