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to torture
01
torturar, atormentar
to inflict extreme mental pain, distress, or anxiety on someone
Transitive: to torture sb
Ejemplos
The memories of the event still tortured her, even after many years.
Los recuerdos del evento aún la atormentaban, incluso después de muchos años.
02
torturar
to violently hurt a person as a punishment or as a way of obtaining information from them
Transitive: to torture sb
Ejemplos
The military interrogators were accused of torturing detainees during the investigation.
Los interrogadores militares fueron acusados de torturar a los detenidos durante la investigación.
Torture
01
tortura
the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants
Ejemplos
The use of torture as a means of interrogation is morally reprehensible and ineffective.
El uso de la tortura como medio de interrogatorio es moralmente reprobable e ineficaz.
02
tortura, suplicio
extreme pain or distress inflicted upon someone, often deliberately and cruelly
Ejemplos
The relentless teasing from her classmates felt like emotional torture.
Las burlas implacables de sus compañeros de clase se sentían como una tortura emocional.
03
tortura, suplicio
an experience or situation that inflicts intense physical or mental pain or distress
Ejemplos
The endless exams and assignments were torture for the students during finals week.
Los interminables exámenes y tareas fueron una tortura para los estudiantes durante la semana de finales.
04
the action of twisting or manipulating words, facts, or data so that they convey a meaning not intended
Ejemplos
The lawyer warned against torture of the contract language.
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tortuosity
tortuous
tortured
torture
