Waterborded: meaning, definitions and examples
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waterborded
[ ˈwɔːtərbɔːrdɪd ]
torture method
Waterboarding is a form of torture that simulates drowning. It is used to extract information from a person by pouring water over a cloth covering the face, causing a sensation of suffocation. This method creates a belief that one is about to die, often resulting in extreme psychological distress. Waterboarding is considered inhumane and has been widely condemned by human rights organizations. Despite its controversial nature, it has been employed in various historical contexts, especially in interrogation practices.
Synonyms
interrogation technique, torture.
Examples of usage
- The detainee was subjected to waterboarding during the interrogation.
- Human rights activists protested against the use of waterboarding.
- Waterboarding is often cited in debates about torture methods.
Translations
Translations of the word "waterborded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afogamento
🇮🇳 पानीboarding
🇩🇪 Wasserboarding
🇮🇩 waterboarding
🇺🇦 водне поглинання
🇵🇱 waterboarding
🇯🇵 ウォーターボーディング
🇫🇷 waterboarding
🇪🇸 waterboarding
🇹🇷 suya daldırma
🇰🇷 워터보딩
🇸🇦 الغمر بالماء
🇨🇿 waterboarding
🇸🇰 waterboarding
🇨🇳 水刑
🇸🇮 vodna tortura
🇮🇸 vatnsbönd
🇰🇿 суға батыру
🇬🇪 წყლის გადაშლილი
🇦🇿 suya batırma
🇲🇽 waterboarding
Etymology
The term 'waterboarding' emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in discussions surrounding interrogation techniques used by military and intelligence agencies. Its roots can be traced back to earlier forms of torture involving water, particularly during the Spanish Inquisition and other historical periods where such methods were employed to extract information or confessions. The practice gained notoriety in the post-9/11 era, especially in the context of the War on Terror, leading to intense debates about human rights, ethics, and legality. Critics argue that waterboarding is a form of torture that violates international law, while some proponents claimed it was a necessary measure for national security. The controversy surrounding waterboarding has brought significant attention to the broader issues of torture and its ramifications.