Synonyms for torturing

Synonyms for (noun) torturing

Synonyms: torture, torturing

Definition: the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason

Usage: it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession

Similar words: persecution

Definition: the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)


Synonyms for (adj) torturing

Synonyms: agonising, agonizing, torturesome, torturing, torturous, harrowing, excruciating

Definition: extremely painful

Similar words: painful

Definition: causing physical or psychological pain

Usage: worked with painful slowness


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