Definitions from Wiktionary (torture)

▸ noun:  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.
▸ noun:  Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
▸ noun:  (in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
▸ Also see torture

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