Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torturar
verb
/tɔːrˈtjʊər/
Definition
To cause severe pain or suffering to someone, often as a form of punishment or coercion.
Examples
- They sought to torturar him until he revealed the secret.
- The villain in the movie was known for his tendency to torturar his captives.
- International laws prohibit the torturar of prisoners even in wartime.
Meaning
The act of inflicting extreme physical or psychological pain on a person, typically to extract information or as a cruel punishment.
Synonyms
- maim
- torment
- afflict
- excruciate
- anguish