pos>n. [ L. excruciatio. ] The act of inflicting agonizing pain, or the state of being thus afflicted; that which excruciates; torture. Feltham. [ 1913 Webster ]
Torturing; racking. “Excruciating pain.” V. Knox. “Excruciating fears.” Bentley --
Torturing; racking. “Excruciating pain.” V. Knox. “Excruciating fears.” Bentley --