Excruciate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É›k.ˈskru.ʃi.eɪ̯t/, /É›k.ˈskru.si.eɪ̯t/
• enPR: ik-'skrü-shE-"Ate

Origin

From Latin excruciātus, past participle of excruciō, from - + crucio, from the base of crux ("cross").

Full definition of excruciate

Verb

1. (transitive) To inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture.

Related terms

• excruciating

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Excruciated; tortured.
• ChapmanAnd here my heart long time excruciate.----