Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Tortures.
Tortures - 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)
Tortures - 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
"He tortures himself with guilt over what happened."
"The villain tortures his victims for information."
"She tortures herself by constantly comparing her achievements to others."
"He tortures animals for his own sadistic pleasure."
"He tortures his body with intense exercise every day."
Word Game Points
Is TORTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tortures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TORTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is TORTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tortures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTORTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is TORTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tortures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTORTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
