crucifying
cru-ci-fy-ing
verb
Inflicting extreme pain or suffering; criticising someone severely and relentlessly.
"The media were crucifying the politician."
adjective
Extremely difficult, painful, or embarrassing; causing intense suffering or discomfort.
"That exam was absolutely crucifying."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: crucify, pillory, blast, savage, torment, frustrate, dun, bedevil, rag, mortify, subdue