Torturing — synonyms, definition

1. torturing (Adjective)

6 synonyms

agonising agonizing excruciating harrowing torturesome torturous

1 definition

torturing (Adjective) — Extremely painful.

2. torturing (Noun)

1 synonym

torture

1 definition

torturing (Noun) — The deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason. ex. "it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession"

1 type of

persecution

23 types

bastinado boot burning crucifixion dismemberment electric shock excruciation falanga genital torture judicial torture kia quen kittee nail pulling nail removal picket piquet prolonged interrogation rack sensory deprivation sleep deprivation • • •

3. torturing (Verb)

2 synonyms

racking tormenting

2 definitions

torturing (Verb) — Torment emotionally or mentally.

torturing (Verb) — Subject to torture. ex. "The sinners will be tortured in Hell, according to the Bible"

5 types of

anguishing hurting injuring paining wounding

4 types

martyring martyrising martyrizing racking