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torture

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

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noun

Tortura, suplicio

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

Examples :

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

En cada guerra hay actos de tortura que hacen temblar al mundo.

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

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noun

Tortura, tormento

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. "

Las críticas constantes y la humillación de su jefe eran una forma de tortura que la hacía temer ir a trabajar cada día.

emotion suffering mind inhuman family

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noun

Tortura, vergüenza extrema

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

Examples :

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

La presentación en público fue una tortura absoluta para él.

mind emotion sensation suffering

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verb

Torturar

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."

Después del 11 de septiembre, hicimos algunas cosas que estaban mal. Hicimos muchas cosas que estaban bien, pero torturamos a algunas personas. Hicimos algunas cosas que eran contrarias a nuestros valores.

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