torture (n)
torturing (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def 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
examples it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession
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Hypernym persecution
Derivationally related form torturing → torture
Derivationally related form torture → torture
Hyponym bastinado, falanga; boot; burning; crucifixion, excruciation; genital torture; judicial torture; kia quen; kittee; nail pulling, nail removal; picket, piquet; prolonged interrogation; rack; sensory deprivation; sleep deprivation; strappado, strapado; electric shock; dismemberment, taking apart
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Hyponym persecution
Hypernym bastinado, falanga; boot; burning; crucifixion, excruciation; genital torture; judicial torture; kia quen; kittee; nail pulling, nail removal; picket, piquet; prolonged interrogation; rack; sensory deprivation; sleep deprivation; strappado, strapado; electric shock; dismemberment, taking apart
Derivationally related form torture → torture
Derivationally related form torture → torturing

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