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Meaning of torturee | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌtɔːtjʊəˈɹiː

Definitions

One who is subjected to torture; a torture victim.

Equivalents

Français torturée torturée

Examples

“Regardless of the guilt of the agent, it is most important that torture is only used against individuals who actually possess the relevant information. It will be rare that conclusive proof is available that an individual does, in fact, possess the required knowledge; for example, potential torturees will not have been through a trial process in which their guilt has been established.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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