excruciation

noun

Definition of excruciationnext
as in agony
a state of great suffering of body or mind had never experienced such excruciation as when he contracted shingles

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  1. agony
  2. distress
  3. pain
  4. misery
  5. anguish
  6. discomfort
Noun
  • The project, inspired by Becky's Mexican roots and the death of her grandfather Miguel, bursts with emotive lyrics that earnestly capture the euphoria and agony of all-consuming love.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In just over three minutes, Phair manages to capture the agony and discomfort of a relationship that’s just beginning to sour.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of agony
Noun
  • The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
    Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
  • While one source said the legal action is ongoing, the litigation is not creating any prohibitive financial distress for VREG.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of distress
Noun
  • According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Rosemary provided relief for a range of ailments, including pain, inflammation, and indigestion.
    Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of pain
Noun
  • There’s a certain irony in the fact that those on the celebrity circuit — who appear to hover above the mundanity and misery of cubicle working and employee dress codes — are embracing this staunch symbol of corporate professionalism.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Living with an ever-present feeling of sadness and misery will break you.
    Terina Allen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of misery
Noun
  • Mass killing database:Revealing trends, details and anguish of every US event since 2006 How many school shootings took place in 2024?
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • What follows is a study in guilt, responsibility, and anguish, all told in ashamed interiority on Murphy’s face.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of anguish
Noun
  • While some emotional discomfort is useful (feeling uneasy about our errors can keep us from repeating them), out-of-control anxiety like this does no good, and people who suffer from it deserve the support of clinical care.
    Lisa Damour, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • NSAIDs, along with rest, ice, compression, and elevation, can help control inflammation and ease discomfort.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of discomfort
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