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Meaning
Noun
●
In Torture:
The
intentional
causing
of
somebody's
experiencing
of
agony
, usually as an
interrogation
technique
or punishment.
●
The "suffering of the
heart
"
imposed
by one on another,
as in
personal relationships.
●
(often as "absolute
torture
") Stage
fright
;
severe
embarrassment.
Verb
●
To
intentionally
inflict
severe
pain
or
suffering
on (someone), usually with the
aim
of
forcing
confessions
or
punishing
them.
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Origin
torture
English
tortura
Latin
torqueo
Latin
tortus
Latin
torquere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Torture
Torment
Hurt
Agonize
Enhanced Interrogation Techniques
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Cruelty
Rape
Abuse
Murder
Waterboarding
Brutality
Violence
Assault
Harassment
Slaughter
Genocide
Imprisonment
Punish
Punishment
Beatings
Persecution
Kill
Imprison
Mistreat
Terror
Killing
Behead
Kidnapping
Persecute
Harass
Mutilation
Harm
Crime
Insult
Brutal
Humiliate
Oppression
Death
Attack
Atrocities
Slavery
Oppress
Kidnap
Injustice
Inhumane
Frighten
Humiliation
Terrorism
Mistreatment
Brutalize
Deception
Intimidate
Scare
Abuses
Destroy
Terrorize
Coercion
Enhanced Interrogation
Mass Murder
Solitary Confinement
Sexual Abuse
Corporal Punishment
Capital Punishment
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Rhymes
Torture
Torcher
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