tortura

Definitions of tortura
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: martirio, sevizia, supplizio
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    types:
    crocifissione
    the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
    type of:
    persecuzione
    the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
  2. noun
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
    synonyms: croce, cross, martirio, supplizio, tormento
  3. noun
    feelings of mental or physical pain
    synonyms: croce, martirio, passione, supplizio, tormento
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    types:
    doglia
    violent pangs of suffering
    type of:
    accoramento, afflizione, dispiacere, dolore, morte, patimento, sofferenza
    emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid
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