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torture

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

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noun

Qual, Folter

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

Examples :

"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.

suffering inhuman action law war negative sensation society politics state government guilt moral police military

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noun

Qual, Leid, Pein

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. "

Die ständige Kritik und Herabsetzung durch ihren Chef war eine Form der Qual, die sie dazu brachte, jeden Tag die Arbeit zu fürchten.

emotion suffering mind inhuman family

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noun

Todesangst, Höllenqualen

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

Examples :

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

Die Präsentation vor Publikum war die reinste Höllenqual für ihn.

mind emotion sensation suffering

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verb

Quälen, foltern

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."

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.

inhuman action suffering law moral war