noun🔗ShareIntentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."sufferinginhumanactionsensationwarlawmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships"Her constant mixed signals and withdrawn affection were quiet tortures he endured daily, eroding his sense of self-worth. "sufferingemotionmindhumansoulinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment"His public speaking tortures were so severe that he often avoided presentations. "mindsensationemotionsufferingChat 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."inhumanactionsufferingwarlawpoliticsgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
