torturing

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€

noun
  1. 1

    An act of torture

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