The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
torture - noun MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: the intentional infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering in order to intimidate, coerce, obtain information or a confession, or punish
Example: Enhanced police station monitoring will prevent torture.
 
Usage note  
Word family  
  • torture
  • torturer
 
Collocations  
  • torture and/ or ill-treatment
  • physical or mental torture
  • prohibit torture
  • prevent torture
  • commit torture
 
See also  
 
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