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Excruciate Definition & Meaning

excruciate
verb
  1. torment emotionally or mentally
  2. subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible"

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What does excruciate mean?
torment emotionally or mentally subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible"
What part of speech is excruciate?
Excruciate is a verb.
How many definitions does excruciate have?
Excruciate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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