excruciate

English

/ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/

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

Etymology

Prefix from Latin crucio.

Origin

Latin

crucio

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