Synonyms: excruciation, crucifixion
Definition: the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
Similar words: 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
Synonyms: agony, suffering, excruciation
Definition: a state of acute pain
Definition: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
Usage: the patient developed severe pain and distension