torture in German
torture in German is Folter, Tortur, foltern — torture means the deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
torture in German
Folter
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.
Tortur
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.
Folter
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
Tortur
(in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
foltern
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
What does "torture" mean?
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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."
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noun Severe mental or physical suffering.
"Sitting through that long, boring lecture was absolute torture for the restless children."
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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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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.
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What is "torture" in German?
"torture" in German is Folter, Tortur, foltern. 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 German, "torture" is Folter, Tortur, foltern.
Are there other ways to say "torture" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "torture": Folter, Tortur, foltern.
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