torture

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

Japanese Meaning

故意に、相手に激しい痛みや苦悩を与える

The guards continued to torture the captured spy despite international outcry.

その警備員たちは国際的な非難にもかかわらず、捕らえられたスパイを拷問し続けた。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

People who torture often have sadistic tendencies.

tortures

（ present singular third-person ）

torturing

（ participle present ）

tortured

（ participle past ）

tortured

（ past ）