# torturing

Pronunciation: US say "TAWR-cher-ing" /ˈtoɹt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/; UK say "TAW-chuh-ing" /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of torture. — present participle and gerund of torture
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of torture. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _Soldiers stood accused of torturing prisoners during the long conflict._
   - _Torturing detainees for confessions is banned under international law._

## Noun

2. The act or practice of deliberately inflicting severe physical or mental pain on someone.
   - Simple: The act of hurting someone very badly on purpose.
   - _The torturing of detainees drew condemnation from human rights groups worldwide._
   - _Survivors described the systematic torturing carried out inside the prison._

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