Torturing

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔrtʃərɪŋ/

Definitions of torturing

verb inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone deliberately

Example Sentences

A1 The villain was torturing the hero in the movie.

A2 The kidnappers were torturing their victim for information.

B1 The dictator's regime was known for torturing political dissidents.

B2 The interrogator was accused of torturing prisoners during questioning.

C1 The war crimes tribunal prosecuted soldiers for torturing civilians during the conflict.

C2 The terrorist organization was notorious for torturing hostages in their captivity.

Examples of torturing in a Sentence

formal The suspect was charged with torturing animals, a serious crime under the law.

informal I heard that he was torturing his little brother by tickling him non-stop.

slang Stop torturing me with your bad jokes!

figurative The constant noise from the construction site was torturing my ears.

Grammatical Forms of torturing

• past tense: tortured
• plural: torturings
• comparative: more torturing
• superlative: most torturing
• present tense: tortures
• future tense: will torture
• perfect tense: have tortured
• continuous tense: is torturing
• singular: torturing
• positive degree: torturing
• infinitive: to torture
• gerund: torturing
• participle: torturing

Origin and Evolution of torturing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torturing' originated from the Latin word 'tortura' which means 'twisting'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'torture' before evolving into the English word 'torturing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical pain or suffering inflicted on someone, the word 'torturing' has evolved to also encompass psychological torment and emotional distress.