Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waterboarding
Noun
/ˈwɔːtərˌbɔːrdɪŋ/
Definition
A form of torture that involves pouring water over a cloth covering a person’s face, causing the sensation of drowning.
Examples
- The use of waterboarding has sparked significant ethical debates regarding human rights.
- During the interrogation, the detainee was subjected to waterboarding, leading to severe psychological effects.
- Many countries have banned the practice of waterboarding, labeling it as a form of torture.
Meaning
Waterboarding is often used as an interrogation technique to extract information from a person by creating extreme distress and fear of suffocation.
Synonyms
- Enhanced interrogation
- Water torture
- Sensory deprivation
