Definition
- (verb) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone). “In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values.”
- (noun) An act of torture
Word stats
- Torturing contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Torturing mean?
To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).
How many letters are in Torturing?
Torturing has 9 letters.
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