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- [tawr-cher]
- /ˈtɔr tʃər/
- /ˈtɔː.tʃər/
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- [tawr-cher]
- /ˈtɔr tʃər/
Definitions of torturing word
- noun torturing the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty. 1
- noun torturing a method of inflicting such pain. 1
- noun torturing Often, tortures. the pain or suffering caused or undergone. 1
- noun torturing extreme anguish of body or mind; agony. 1
- noun torturing a cause of severe pain or anguish. 1
- verb with object torturing to subject to torture. 1
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Origin of torturing
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40, torture is from the Late Latin word tortūra a twisting, torment, torture. See tort, -ure
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Parts of speech for Torturing
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torturing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
torturing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torturing
adj torturing
- agonizing — Something that is agonizing causes you to feel great physical or mental pain.
- anguishing — excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain: the anguish of grief.
- harrowing — extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous: a harrowing experience.
- heart-rending — causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
- ill-fitting — (of a garment) not fitting well.
adjective torturing
- agonising — to suffer extreme pain or anguish; be in agony.
- excruciating — Intensely painful.
Top questions with torturing
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