torture

Definitions of torture
  1. noun
    the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
    synonyms: martyre, supplice, sévices
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    type of:
    martyre, supplice
    the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
  2. noun
    unbearable physical pain
    synonyms: supplice
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    douleur, mal
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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