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Meaning of torture

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

torture

Pronunciation:/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)//ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

    Example: In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder.

  2. The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships

    Example: Coventry City midfielder Josh Ruffels described his 11 months out injured as 'absolute torture' after the goalless draw with Derby County Under-21s. (http//www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/eleven-months-of-absolute-torture-760652.aspx)

  3. (often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment

verb

Definitions

  1. To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

    Example: In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values.