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Plural for the action or practice of inflicting severe suffering on someone
“After enduring violent physical torture at the hands of Rajah Allang, he virtually becomes the god-figure among the natives.”
Plural for great physical or mental suffering, or the cause of such
“It was just pure torture having to go through the same grind every single day while working there.”
Plural for something that causes distress or trouble
Plural for cruel or harmful treatment or abuse
Plural for an indifference to suffering, or pleasure in inflicting suffering
Plural for a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
Plural for criminal acts against people committed as part of an orchestrated campaign
To inflict severe physical pain on
“The fight against those who torture animals in the name of science has moved up a step, and we must be ready to take our struggle forward.”
To cause great mental or emotional suffering
“What if I had just lost the love of my life? What if that one thought would torture me, leaving me with sleepless nights.”
To oppress or inflict great suffering on
“It also seemed that she had just stayed in the marriage to emotionally torture him, so poor Malcolm was in a terrible dilemma.”
To make or become bent or twisted out of shape
“If you torture the metal too much with your hammer, it will react by breaking suddenly.”
To physically distort or contort something
To cause pain through mistreatment
To be anxious or concerned about something in particular
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