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Torture

Definition

(formal, often legal) The act of inflicting severe physical or mental suffering on someone, especially as a means of punishment or to extract information. Typically involves prolonged and intentional infliction of pain, often with the intent to break the victim's will or spirit.

Example Sentences

1The use of torture as an interrogation technique is widely condemned by human rights organizations and is prohibited under international law.
2Does the threat of torture justify the use of extraordinary rendition in the pursuit of national security?
3The psychologist's study on the long-term effects of torture on mental health revealed a pattern of chronic anxiety and PTSD.
4In the aftermath of the scandal, several high-ranking officials were accused of condoning or participating in the torture of detainees.
5There is a growing body of research on the neuroscience of torture, exploring how prolonged pain and stress can rewire the human brain.

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