torture (**토**쳐) — the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
Korean meaning: 고문, 고통
Korean pronunciation: **토**쳐
Example Sentences
- Waiting in line for the new iPhone was pure torture for my impatient friend.
- My mom's karaoke singing is torture to my ears.
- The suspect was tortured for information about the crime.
torture
NOUN//ˈtɔːrtʃər//
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '비틀다, 뒤틀다'는 의미에서 시작되어 고통을 가하는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Waiting in line for the new iPhone was pure torture for my impatient friend.”
“My mom's karaoke singing is torture to my ears.”
“The suspect was tortured for information about the crime.”
“Don't torture yourself over past mistakes.”
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