Excruciation (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of acute pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After falling from the ladder, John endured excruciation from his broken ankle that made him scream with agony.
- The burns on her arm caused such intense excruciation that she couldn't help but cry uncontrollably.
- The patient was writhing in bed, unable to escape the excruciation brought on by the aftermath of the surgery.
- Emily's excruciation was evident in her face as the dentist pulled out the infected tooth with forceps.
- Years of untreated arthritis had finally taken its toll on Sarah, who now lived with constant excruciation that made every step a painful ordeal.
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Meaning 2
The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.