Signification visuelle de 'torture'? - apprendre avec des images, exemples du quotidien

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noun

Torture, supplice

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

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

Dans chaque guerre, il y a des actes de torture qui font frémir le monde.

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

noun

Tourment, supplice

The "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. "

Les critiques constantes et les humiliations de son patron étaient une forme de tourment qui lui faisait redouter d'aller travailler chaque jour.

emotion suffering mind inhuman family

noun

L'enfer, supplice

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

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

La présentation orale était un véritable enfer pour lui.

mind emotion sensation suffering

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verb

Torturer

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."

Au lendemain du 11 septembre, nous avons fait des choses qui étaient mal. Nous avons fait beaucoup de choses qui étaient bien, mais nous avons torturé des gens. Nous avons fait des choses qui étaient contraires à nos valeurs.

inhuman action suffering law moral war