torture - Meaning in Malayalam

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torture - Meaning in Malayalam

torture Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of torture in English

torture noun

1. the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason

   Synonyms

   torturing

   Example

   • "it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession"
2. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

   Synonyms

   distortion, overrefinement, straining, twisting

3. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

   Synonyms

   agony, torment

   Examples

   • "an agony of doubt"
   • "the torments of the damned"
4. extreme mental distress

   Synonyms

   anguish, torment

5. unbearable physical pain

   Synonyms

   torment

torture verb

1. subject to torture

   Synonyms

   excruciate, torment

   Example

   • "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible"
2. torment emotionally or mentally

   Synonyms

   excruciate, rack, torment

Synonyms of torture

• torturing
• distortion, overrefinement, straining, twisting
• agony, torment
• anguish, torment
• torment
• excruciate, torment
• excruciate, rack, torment

Description

Torture is the deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for various reasons, including punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties.

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