noun🔗ShareIntentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."sufferinginhumanactionlawwarnegativesensationsocietypoliticsstategovernmentguiltmoralpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe "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. "emotionsufferingmindinhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment"The public speaking presentation was absolute torture for him. "mindemotionsensationsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."inhumanactionsufferinglawmoralwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
