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Tortur noun {f}

Tortur, Torturen   /tɔʁˈtuːɐ̯/
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torture noun

  /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ , /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/
  • The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing of agony, usually as an interrogation technique or punishment.
 Folter
  • (chiefly, literary) The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.
 Tortur

torture verb

  /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ , /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/
  • (transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
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torturer noun

  • Someone who tortures.
 Folterknecht
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