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torture noun

  /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ , /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/
  • 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.
Folter, Tortur
  • Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
Folter
  • (in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
Tortur

torture verb

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

torturer noun

  • Someone who tortures.
Folterknecht
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