Meaning of torture | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish
2. The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish
3. Sexual activity involving the infliction of pain to a certain body part or in a certain manner
4. Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body
5. An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc
6. To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them

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