tortures

Noun

torture (countable and uncountable, plural tortures)

1. The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
   • People confess to anything under torture.

   Synonyms:

   enhanced interrogation techniques

   1. (in-compounds) Sexual activity involving the infliction of pain to a certain body part or in a certain manner.
      • cock and ball torture
2. Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.

   Synonyms:

   anguish, rend, difficulty, distress, grief, hardship, pain, smart, torment, trouble

3. An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
   • Every time she says 'goodbye' it is torture!

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