Definition of tortures

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tortures is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • tortures is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • tortures is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of tortures


  • subject to torture (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. excruciate
    2. torment
  • the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. torturing
  • extreme mental distress (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. anguish
    2. torment
  • torment emotionally or mentally (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. excruciate
    2. rack
    3. torment
  • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. distortion
    2. overrefinement
    3. straining
    4. twisting
  • unbearable physical pain (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. torment
  • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. agony
    2. torment

See definition of tortures in Merriam Webster