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ex·cru·ci·ate
I. \ikˈskrüshēˌāt, ek- sometimes -üsē-, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin excruciatus, past participle of excruciare, from ex- ex- (I) + cruciare to torment, crucify, from cruc-, crux cross — more at cross
1.
a. obsolete : to torture especially by the rack
b. : to inflict intense pain upon : subject to the utmost physical suffering
< a man excruciated by facial neuralgia >
2. : to subject to intense mental distress : irritate or annoy exceedingly
< the very sound of his voice excruciates me >
< what panic and gnashing of teeth would excruciate the propagandists — Peter Viereck >
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin excruciatus, past participle
1. obsolete : suffering intensely
2. obsolete : causing intense suffering |