Torturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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torturing

 

[ หˆtษ”หr.tสƒษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inflicting pain

Torturing refers to the act of causing severe physical or psychological pain to someone as a punishment, to force them to provide information, or for sadistic pleasure. This practice is often associated with brutal treatments in various contexts, such as war, criminal investigations, and political oppression. Torturing is widely condemned by international law and human rights organizations due to its inhumane nature. It is illegal and considered a violation of basic human rights.

Synonyms

afflicting, anguishing, excruciating, maltreating, tormenting

Examples of usage

  • The regime was accused of torturing political prisoners.
  • They found evidence of torturing suspects to extract confessions.
  • Many activists are working to end the practice of torturing in detention facilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "torturing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torturando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเคจเคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช foltern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyiksa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tortury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ทๅ•ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torturer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torturando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸkence etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฌธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฐูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ˜็ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ muฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pyndra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸkษ™ncษ™ vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torturando

Etymology

The word 'torture' comes from the Latin 'tormentum,' which refers to a tool for twisting or tormenting. This Latin term is derived from 'torquere,' meaning 'to twist.' The concept of torture has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with historical practices of punishment, interrogation, and warfare. The use of torture can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including Roman and medieval times, where it was used as a method of extracting confessions or punishing crimes. Over time, the societal perception of torture has shifted considerably, especially as human rights movements gained momentum, asserting that torture is an inhumane practice that should be eradicated. By the late 20th century, the global consensus largely condemned torture, enshrining prohibitions against it in various international treaties and conventions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,548, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.