noun🔗ShareQual, FolterIntentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."In jedem Krieg gibt es Akte der Folter, die die Welt erschauern lassen.sufferinginhumanactionlawwarnegativesensationsocietypoliticsstategovernmentguiltmoralpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQual, Leid, PeinThe "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships"The constant criticism and belittling from her boss was a form of torture that made her dread going to work each day. "Die ständige Kritik und Herabsetzung durch ihren Chef war eine Form der Qual, die sie dazu brachte, jeden Tag die Arbeit zu fürchten.emotionsufferingmindinhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTodesangst, Höllenqualen(often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment"The public speaking presentation was absolute torture for him. "Die Präsentation vor Publikum war die reinste Höllenqual für ihn.mindemotionsensationsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuälen, folternTo intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone)."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."Nach den Anschlägen vom 11. September taten wir einige falsche Dinge. Wir taten eine ganze Menge Dinge, die richtig waren, aber wir folterten einige Leute. Wir taten einige Dinge, die unseren Werten widersprachen.inhumanactionsufferinglawmoralwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading