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torture in Russian

torture in Russian is пы́тка, истяза́ние, му́ка — torture means the deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.

torture in Russian

пы́тка
noun
Pronounced: pytka
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.
истяза́ние
noun
Pronounced: istyazaniye
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.
му́ка
noun
Pronounced: muka
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.
муче́ние
noun
Pronounced: mucheniye
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.
страда́ние
noun
Pronounced: stradaniye
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.
пы́тка
noun
Pronounced: pytka
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
истяза́ние
noun
Pronounced: istyazaniye
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
муче́ние
noun
Pronounced: mucheniye
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
пытка
noun
Pronounced: pytka
Severe pain or anguish, of mind or body.
му́ка
noun
Pronounced: muka
(in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
муче́ние
noun
Pronounced: mucheniye
(in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
страда́ние
noun
Pronounced: stradaniye
(in figurative or extended use) An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc.
пыта́ть
verb
Pronounced: pytat
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
истяза́ть
verb
Pronounced: istyazat
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
му́чить
verb
Pronounced: muchit
(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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "torture" in Russian?

"torture" in Russian is пы́тка, истяза́ние, му́ка. torture means: The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.

How do you pronounce пы́тка?

"torture" in Russian is пы́тка, pronounced "pytka".

How do you use "torture" in a sentence?

Example: "The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture." In Russian, "torture" is пы́тка, истяза́ние, му́ка.

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

Yes — Russian has 9 translations listed for "torture": пы́тка, истяза́ние, му́ка, муче́ние, страда́ние, пытка.

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