| Main Entry: |
torture |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
severe mental or physical pain |
Synonyms: |
ache,
affliction,
agony,
anguish, cruciation, crucifixion,
distress, dolor, excruciation, impalement, laceration, martyrdom,
misery, pang,
persecution, rack,
suffering, third degree,
torment,
tribulation,
twinge
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| Notes: |
torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance; torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering |
Antonyms: |
alleviation, contentment, happiness, relief
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