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Excruciating

Verb / ɪˈkskru:ʃi:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for excruciating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Causing intense pain or agony.

Synonyms & similar words

torturing torment torture harrowing agonizing agonising torturesome excruciate torturous rack agonizing torturous harsh severe sharp intense unbearable unendurable unrelenting unyielding brutal cruel grueling painful racking tough difficult hard trying punishing

Example sentences

  1. The dentist's drill was excruciating.
  2. I had an excruciating headache all day.
  3. The athlete felt excruciating pain in his knee.
  4. The singer hit an excruciating high note.
  5. The burn was excruciating and required immediate medical attention.

Quotes

  • Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong
  • The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret. - Sarah Bombell
  • Pain is a pesky part of being human, I've learned it feels like a stab wound to the heart, something I wish we could all do without, in our lives here. Pain is a sudden hurt that can't be escaped. But then I have also learned that because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing. Pain feels like a fast stab wound to the heart. But then healing feels like the wind against your face when you are spreading your wings and flying through the air! - C. JoyBell C.

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