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Definition excruciating in American English

excruciating adjective

adjective
/ɪkˈskruʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
Example

I tried to move my leg, but the pain was excruciating.

Example

She suffered from excruciating headaches.

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used for emphasizing how bad something is

Example

a moment of excruciating terror

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Definition excruciating in American English