tortured

Meanings

• Adjective

  Subjected to severe pain or suffering; tormented.

  - "The survivor of the car accident was left tortured both physically and emotionally."
  - "The dictator's regime tortured its political opponents."

• Verb

  Inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone) for sadistic pleasure.

  - "The serial killer took pleasure in torturing his victims."
  - "The villain in the novel tortured the hero to extract a confession."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tortured
tormented , vexed , perplexed , mixed

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Variants

List of all variants of tortured that leads to same result
torture , tortured , torturer , torturers , tortures , torturing , self-tortured

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Forms

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tortures, torturing, torturedly

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Etymology

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From the Old French tortor, meaning 'twister,' from the Latin tortus, meaning 'twisted'. The meaning evolved to include 'to inflict pain or torment' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tortured artist' is often used to describe individuals who create great works of art despite experiencing personal suffering or emotional turmoil.

2. The term 'tortured soul' is used to describe someone who is deeply emotional and sensitive, often experiencing intense feelings of sadness or pain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Trauma can lead to feelings of being tortured, both mentally and emotionally.

2. Torment: The act of causing severe pain or suffering to someone, often for the sadistic pleasure of the tormentor.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tortured' has been used to describe characters who have undergone great suffering or pain, both physically and emotionally. In art, the concept of 'tortured' has been explored through various mediums, such as painting and sculpture, to depict the human condition and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. In music, 'tortured' can be interpreted as a metaphor for emotional pain or suffering, as evidenced in songs with titles such as 'Tortured Soul' or 'Broken Heart'.

How to Memorize "tortured"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in great pain, writhing in agony. Visualize the physical and emotional suffering they are enduring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tortured' with the feeling of intense pain or suffering. Think of a time when you felt deeply hurt or distressed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Torn, Twisted, and Tormented'.

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