definition of
torture

[1] #1 torture v. [torment, excruciate, rack] torment emotionally or mentally. wn

[2] #2 torture n. [anguish, torment] extreme mental distress. wn

[3] #3 torture v. [excruciate, torment] subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible". wn

[4] #4 torture n. [torment] unbearable physical pain. wn

[5] #5 torture n. [agony, torment] intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; "an agony of doubt"; "the torments of the damned". wn