English dictionary

excruciation

/I/k,skr/u//S//i/'/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a state of acute pain

noun.state

Synonyms agony suffering

Source: WordNet 3.0
the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

noun.act

Synonyms crucifixion

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of inflicting agonizing pain, or the state of being thus afflicted; that which excruciates; torture.

noun

Source: webster1913