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torturing Synonyms & Antonyms

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Torturing as an Adjective

1

Extremely painful, distressing, or difficult to endure.

Torturing as a Noun

1

An act of torture.

Torturing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of torture

2

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.

Torturing in a Sentence

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.

Word Forms & Grammar

torturing (comparative more torturing, superlative most torturing)

torturing (countable and uncountable, plural torturings)

torturing

Word Facts for Torturing

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
MeaningExtremely painful, distressing, or difficult to endure
Pluraltorturings
Comparative / superlativemore torturing, most torturing

Quick Answers About Torturing

Is torturing an adjective or a noun?

Torturing is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is the plural of torturing?

The plural of torturing is torturings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of torturing?

The comparative form is more torturing and the superlative form is most torturing.