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tortures

/ˈtɔrt͡ʃərz/ /ˈtɔrt͡ʃɚz/

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noun

Qualen, Folterungen

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 Folterungen, die die Welt erschüttern.

suffering inhuman action sensation war law mind

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noun

Qualen, Seelenqual

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

Examples :

"Her constant mixed signals and withdrawn affection were quiet tortures he endured daily, eroding his sense of self-worth. "

Ihre ständigen widersprüchlichen Signale und ihre zurückgezogene Zuneigung waren stille Qualen, die er täglich ertrug und die sein Selbstwertgefühl untergruben.

suffering emotion mind human soul inhuman

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noun

Qual, Pein, (absolut) die Hölle

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

Examples :

"His public speaking tortures were so severe that he often avoided presentations. "

Seine Auftritte in der Öffentlichkeit waren so qualvoll, dass er Präsentationen oft vermied.

mind sensation emotion 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 haben wir einige falsche Dinge getan. Wir haben eine ganze Menge Dinge richtig gemacht, aber wir haben einige Leute gefoltert. Wir haben einige Dinge getan, die unseren Werten widersprachen.

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