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Definition of Torturing
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. "It required unnatural torturing to extract a confession"
Exact synonyms: Torture
Generic synonyms: Persecution
Specialized synonyms: Bastinado, Falanga, Boot, Burning, Crucifixion, Excruciation, Genital Torture, Judicial Torture, Kia Quen, Kittee, Nail Pulling, Nail Removal, Picket, Piquet, Prolonged Interrogation, Rack, Sensory Deprivation, Sleep Deprivation, Strapado, Strappado, Electric Shock, Dismemberment, Taking Apart
Derivative terms: Torture, Torture
Generic synonyms: Persecution
Specialized synonyms: Bastinado, Falanga, Boot, Burning, Crucifixion, Excruciation, Genital Torture, Judicial Torture, Kia Quen, Kittee, Nail Pulling, Nail Removal, Picket, Piquet, Prolonged Interrogation, Rack, Sensory Deprivation, Sleep Deprivation, Strapado, Strappado, Electric Shock, Dismemberment, Taking Apart
Derivative terms: Torture, Torture
2. Adjective. Extremely painful.
Exact synonyms: Agonising, Agonizing, Excruciating, Harrowing, Torturesome, Torturous
Similar to: Painful
Derivative terms: Torture, Torture
Similar to: Painful
Derivative terms: Torture, Torture
Definition of Torturing
1. torture [v] - See also: torture
Lexicographical Neighbors of Torturing
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