Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Torture.
How to pronounce torture:
US
Torture - as a noun
Intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
Example: "An agony of doubt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agony9torment9The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distortion11overrefinement22straining10twisting12The 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
Example: "It required unnatural torturing to extract a confession"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
torturing10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persecution15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Torture - as a verb
Subject to torture
Example: "The sinners will be tormented in hell, according to the bible"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excruciate21torment9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injure13wound9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The prisoner endured months of brutal torture."
"The dictator was known for his use of torture to silence opposition."
"The survivors of the war suffered from severe physical and psychological torture."
"The victims described the torture they had experienced in horrifying detail."
"International human rights organizations condemned the use of torture in that country."
Word Game Points
Is TORTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TORTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is TORTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTORTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is TORTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTORTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
