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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

torturing

/ˈtɔːtʃərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does torturing mean?

verb

To cause someone or something to suffer great pain or distress, often in a prolonged or repeated way. To make someone feel extremely anxious or worried.

Example

"The interrogators were accused of torturing the prisoner to extract a confession."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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