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ex•cru•ci•ate
Pronunciation: (ik-skrOO'shē-āt"), [key]—
v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing.
1. to inflict severe pain upon; torture:
The headache excruciated him.
2. to cause mental anguish to; irritate greatly.
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