Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) great mental or emotional pain or distress

“She tried to avoid thinking about the breakup, but it still managed to excruciate her.”

2. verb

to cause (a feeling or sensation) to be intense or severe

“The news of the natural disaster excruciated the already tense atmosphere.”

3. verb

to rub or scrape (something) violently, causing damage

“The rough branch excruciated the surface of the car.”

4. noun

a feeling of intense emotional pain or distress

“Her excruciation was evident in her tears and sobs.”