How do you pronounce tortious?

tortious is pronounced as /ˈtɔːrʃəs/.

Vocabularies
/
tortious

⚖️tortious

adjective

/ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortilla tortoise

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example Sentences

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

Example Expressions

tortious conduct

Synonyms

wrongful, unlawful, illegal, culpable

Antonyms

lawful, legal, legitimate

Collocations

tortious conduct, tortious interference, tortious liability, tortious act

Lesson 296 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More

Related Vocabularies

preemptive

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

comparable

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

picaresque

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

deceitful

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

flashy

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

dwindling

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

Explore More

All Vocabularies