torturing Synonyms & Antonyms
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Torturing as an Adjective
Extremely painful, distressing, or difficult to endure.
Torturing as a Noun
An act of torture.
Torturing as a Verb
present participle and gerund of torture
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 speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Extremely painful, distressing, or difficult to endure |
| Plural | torturings |
| Comparative / superlative | more 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.
