Excruciate: meaning, definitions and examples
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excruciate
[ ɪkˈskruːʃɪeɪt ]
in pain
Cause someone to suffer severe physical or mental pain. The word 'excruciate' is often used to describe extreme agony or torture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They were excruciated by the unbearable heat.
- The memories of that day still excruciate him.
- The pain was excruciating, making it hard to focus on anything else.
figurative
To torment mentally or emotionally. This usage of 'excruciate' refers to causing intense emotional distress or anguish.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The guilt of his actions excruciated him every day.
- Her words were meant to excruciate him, to make him feel the pain she felt.
Translations
Translations of the word "excruciate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 torturar
🇮🇳 यातना देना
🇩🇪 quälen
🇮🇩 menyiksa
🇺🇦 катувати
🇵🇱 dręczyć
🇯🇵 苦しめる
🇫🇷 torturer
🇪🇸 torturar
🇹🇷 işkence etmek
🇰🇷 고문하다
🇸🇦 يعذب
🇨🇿 mučit
🇸🇰 mučiť
🇨🇳 折磨 (zhé mó)
🇸🇮 mučiti
🇮🇸 pínta
🇰🇿 азаптау
🇬🇪 წამება
🇦🇿 işgəncə vermək
🇲🇽 torturar
Word origin
The word 'excruciate' comes from the Latin word 'excruciare', which means 'to torture' or 'to crucify'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe extreme pain or suffering. Over time, its usage has extended to include mental and emotional torment as well.