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Meaning of Torquemadan | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
tɔɹkəˈmɑːdən

Definitions

Of or pertaining to Tomás de Torquemada (1420–1498), prominent leader of the Spanish Inquisition.

Examples

“For the crime of asserting their rights, for daring to question⟳ the status quo, they find⟳ themselves subjected to days of almost Torquemadan torture.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

torquey torquier torquiest torquoselective torrefied torrent

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