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TORTURED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Tortured.

Tortured - as an adjective satellite

Experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

Example: "An anguished conscience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anguished14tormented12

Tortured - as a verb

To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

Example: "In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. we did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. we did some things that were contrary to our values."

Tortured - as an adjective

Having been subjected to torture, mental or physical.

Involving suffering and difficulty.

Example: "A tortured history"

Of literature, burdened by unnecessary complexity, obfuscation, abstruseness, etc.

Example: "Tortured prose"

Example Sentences

"The tortured prisoner spoke with a trembling voice."
"The tortured screams echoed through the dungeon."
"Her tortured expression revealed the pain she was feeling."
"The tortured souls haunted the abandoned house."
"The novel depicted the tortured life of a troubled artist."
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Word Game Points

Is TORTURED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tortured is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORTURED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TORTURED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tortured is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORTURED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TORTURED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tortured is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORTURED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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