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Vocabulary Entry
torture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone, often to punish or coerce.
Example Sentences
"The prisoner endured years of torture during his captivity."
"The novel depicts the psychological torture inflicted by the antagonist."
"Torture is considered a violation of human rights."
V
verb
To inflict severe pain or suffering on someone, often in a cruel and degrading manner.
Example Sentences
"The villain attempted to torture the hero for information."
"Some regimes torture their citizens to instill fear."
"She felt as if the constant criticism was torturing her self-esteem."