torture
C1UK /ˈtɔːtʃə(r)/US /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
Meaning
noun
the act of causing somebody severe pain in order to punish them or make them say or do something
“Many of the refugees have suffered torture.”
verb
to hurt somebody physically or mentally in order to punish them or make them tell you something
“torture somebody, Many of the rebels were captured and tortured by secret police.”
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