torture (169 synonym found)

Torture has 169 synonyms. The top synonyms for torture are abuse, afflict, aggrieve, agonize, agonizingness, agony, ail, anguish and 161 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for torture?

A common synonym for torture is abuse. Other synonyms include afflict, aggrieve, agonize, agonizingness.

How many synonyms does torture have?

Torture has 169 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does torture mean?

(n): to intentionally force someone to experience agony; the "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships Example: "using large dogs to attack bound, hand-cuffed pr

Definition of torture:

(n) : to intentionally force someone to experience agony; the "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships
"using large dogs to attack bound, hand-cuffed prisoners is clearly torture."
(v) : to intentionally inflict pain or suffering on (someone)
"people who torture often have sadistic tendencies."
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Definition of torture:

(n) : to intentionally force someone to experience agony; the "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships
"using large dogs to attack bound, hand-cuffed prisoners is clearly torture."
(v) : to intentionally inflict pain or suffering on (someone)
"people who torture often have sadistic tendencies."
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