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excruciate

verb

subject to torture

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
XC
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. subject to torture

    “The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible”

verb

  1. torment emotionally or mentally

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Example Sentences

The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible

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