TORTURES Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of torture

as in nightmares

a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness it's torture for me to see you so unhappy

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as in pains

a state of great suffering of body or mind spent an afternoon in torture waiting to hear whether her brother had made it home safely

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verb

present tense third-person singular of torture

as in plagues

to cause persistent suffering to the neighbor's dog constantly tortures our cat, barking at him and chasing him down the street

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as in distorts

to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition tortured her naturally straight hair into curls

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Symptoms may include nightmares and flashbacks to the event, trouble sleeping and feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Other symptoms experienced by military survivors of plane crashes include uncontrollable anxiety or rage, sleep problems, flashbacks, physical illness, mood swings, paranoia, nightmares and more.

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

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