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excruciate

verb
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

Meaning

to cause intense pain or suffering

Example Sentences

The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.

Synonyms

torture, agonize, torment, afflict

Antonyms

comfort, soothe

Collocations

excruciate with pain, excruciated by memories

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