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torture

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/

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noun

Пытка, мучение

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

Examples :

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

В каждой войне есть акты пыток, которые заставляют мир содрогаться.

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

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noun

Мучение, страдание

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. "

Постоянная критика и принижение со стороны ее начальника были формой мучения, из-за которой она боялась ходить на работу каждый день.

emotion suffering mind inhuman family

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noun

Страшный стыд, мука

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

Examples :

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

Публичное выступление было для него страшной мукой.

mind emotion sensation suffering

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verb

Пытать, мучить

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."

В результате событий 11 сентября мы сделали некоторые неправильные вещи. Мы сделали много правильных вещей, но мы пытали некоторых людей. Мы сделали некоторые вещи, которые противоречили нашим ценностям.

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