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torturous

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to torture.

Examples :

"The dentist appointment was a torturous hour of scraping and drilling. "
suffering inhuman condition law

Related Words

Illustration drilling

drilling verb

/ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

"Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction."

Illustration torturing

torturing verb

/ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/ /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋɡ/

To 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."

Illustration appointment

appointment noun

/əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

Illustration excruciating

excruciating adjective

/ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/

Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

"The math test was excruciating; I struggled with every problem. "

Illustration painful

painful adjective

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

"The long walk home after school was painful because of my sore feet. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration hours

hours noun

/ˈaʊɚz/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)z/

A time period of sixty minutes; one twenty-fourth of a day.

"I spent an hour at lunch."

Illustration torture

torture noun

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."

Illustration problem

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

Illustration confusing

confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

Illustration dentist

dentist noun

/ˈdɛntɪst/

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

"My sister goes to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. "

Illustration scraping

scraping noun

/ˈskreɪpɪŋ/ /skreɪpɪŋ/

The sound or action of something being scraped.

"The scraping of the chair on the wooden floor was very loud. "