Torture
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something. Can also be used as a verb.
“The use of torture is prohibited under international law.”
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Contains TOR start, URE ending, three vowels
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Worth 9 points; useful vowel-heavy word
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