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(tor-ture) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. causing severe pain to punish or get information.

Example Sentence

Not eating the chocolate cake was torture to the dieter.

More Example Sentences

Learning math is not torture.

Synonyms

torment; anguish; pain; misery

Antonyms

comfort; relief; joy; pleasure

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Rhymes

  • porcher
  • scorcher
  • torture
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