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