torture in Dutch

torture in Dutch is marteling, foltering, pijniging — torture means the deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.

torture in Dutch

marteling

noun

foltering

noun

pijniging

noun

martelen

verb

(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

folteren

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?

noun The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
"Many countries have signed a treaty that bans torture in all circumstances."
noun Severe mental or physical suffering.
"Sitting through that long, boring lecture was absolute torture for the restless children."
verb To deliberately inflict severe pain on someone, often to punish or extract information.
"Officials who torture people to get answers can be prosecuted under international law."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

torture in a sentence

Many countries have signed a treaty that bans torture in all circumstances.
The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture.
Sitting through that long, boring lecture was absolute torture for the restless children.
The hot, crowded train was torture, and we were glad to get off.

Similar words in Dutch

cruelty excruciate ordeal persecution rack torment

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "torture" in Dutch?

"torture" in Dutch is marteling, foltering, pijniging. 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: "Many countries have signed a treaty that bans torture in all circumstances." In Dutch, "torture" is marteling, foltering, pijniging.

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

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "torture": marteling, foltering, pijniging, martelen, folteren.

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