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The definition of torture

6 Definitions of: torture

    1. verb, to cause extreme physical pain to, esp in order to extract information, break resistance, etc
    2. verb, to give mental anguish to
    3. verb, to twist into a grotesque form
    4. noun, physical or mental anguish
    5. noun, the practice of torturing a person
    6. noun, a cause of mental agony or worry
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Synonyms: trouble, scourge, pain, ill-treat, abuse, torment, persecution, martyrdom, maltreat, agony And more...
Antonyms: bliss, comfort
 

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