discruciate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*cru"ci*ate transitive verb

Etymology

L. discruciatus, p. p. of discruciare. See Cruciate.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Discruciated; present participle & verbal noun Discruciating

Definitions

1. To torture; to excruciate. Obs.

   Discruciate a man in deep distress. Herrick.