tortures

/T AO1 R CH ER0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

    โ€œIn every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder.โ€

  2. 2

    The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships

    โ€œCoventry City midfielder Josh Ruffels described his 11 months out injured as 'absolute torture' after the goalless draw with Derby County Under-21s. (http//www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/eleven-months-of-absolute-torture-760652.aspx)โ€

  3. 3

    (often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment

verb
  1. 1

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

    โ€œIn 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.โ€

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