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torture in Czech

torture in Czech is mučení, muka, mučit — torture means the deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.

torture in Czech

mučení
noun
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
muka
noun
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
mučení
noun
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
muka
noun
(in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
mučit
verb
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

What does "torture" mean?

  1. noun The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
    "The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture."
  2. noun Severe mental or physical suffering.
    "Waiting for the exam results was pure torture."
  3. verb To deliberately inflict severe pain on someone, often to punish or extract information.
    "The film depicts prisoners of war being tortured."
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torture in a sentence

  • The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture.
  • The prisoner was subjected to weeks of torture.
  • Waiting for the exam results was pure torture.
  • The film depicts prisoners of war being tortured.

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What is "torture" in Czech?

"torture" in Czech is mučení, muka, mučit. torture means: The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.

How do you use "torture" in a sentence?

Example: "The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture." In Czech, "torture" is mučení, muka, mučit.

Are there other ways to say "torture" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "torture": mučení, muka, mučit.

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