How do you pronounce torture?

torture is pronounced as /ˈtɔːtʃər/.

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torture

😣torture

noun

/ˈtɔːtʃər/

tortuous torturous

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example Sentences

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

Synonyms

torment, agony, suffering, pain

Antonyms

comfort, relief

Collocations

subject to torture, torture methods, inflicted torture

More Example Sentences

Who knows how many housewives are tortured for dowry every year?

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