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torture

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

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noun

تعذيب

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

Examples :

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

في كل حرب، هناك أعمال تعذيب تجعل العالم يرتعد.

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noun

عذاب، تعذيب

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

Examples :

"The constant criticism and belittling from her boss was a form of torture that made her dread going to work each day. "

كان النقد المستمر والتحقير من رئيسها شكلاً من أشكال العذاب الذي جعلها تخشى الذهاب إلى العمل كل يوم.

emotion suffering mind inhuman family

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noun

عذاب شديد، تعذيب

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

Examples :

"The public speaking presentation was absolute torture for him. "

كان عرض الخطابة بمثابة عذاب شديد له.

mind emotion sensation suffering

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verb

عذب

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

Examples :

"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."

في أعقاب هجمات 11 سبتمبر، فعلنا بعض الأشياء الخاطئة. فعلنا الكثير من الأشياء الصحيحة، لكننا عذبنا بعض الناس. فعلنا بعض الأشياء التي كانت تتعارض مع قيمنا.

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