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tortured

UK
/ˈtɔː.tʃəd/
US
/ˈtɔr.tʃɚd/

Translations

torturedadjective
more tortured
Comp.
most tortured
Super.
UK
/ˈtɔːtʃəd/
US
/ˈtɔrʧərd/
torturéSe dit d’une personne ou d’un état marqué par une souffrance physique, morale ou émotionnelle.
The tortured artist poured his anguish into every brushstroke of his painting.
L’artiste torturé a versé son angoisse dans chaque coup de pinceau de son tableau.
tortueuxEmployé pour une forme, une pensée ou un raisonnement compliqué, détourné ou peu clair.
The tortured logic of his argument left everyone confused.
La logique tortueuse de son argument a laissé tout le monde perplexe.
Additional translations
tourmentéPlus fréquent pour une souffrance morale ou un trouble intérieur.
Synonyms
afflicted
tormented
distressed
agonized
wretched
tortureverb

tortured

Past Simple

tortured
Past Simple
tortured
Past Participle
torturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɔː.tʃə/
US
/ˈtɔr.tʃɚ/
torturerVerbe usuel pour infliger des souffrances physiques ou psychiques.
The captors tortured the prisoner to extract information.
Les ravisseurs ont torturé le prisonnier pour obtenir des informations.
Additional translations
torturerSens figuré: faire souffrir intensément; peut aussi exprimer une contrainte pénible.
torturerSens figuré pour une action qui tord, déforme ou maltraite physiquement.
Synonyms
martyr
afflict
agonize
pain
distress
torment
Antonyms
comfort
soothe
relieve

Definitions

torturedadjective
Subjected to intense pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.
The tortured artist poured his anguish into every brushstroke of his painting.
Characterized by or involving great mental or emotional strain or distress.
Her tortured expression revealed the inner turmoil she was experiencing.
Twisted or distorted in form or meaning.
The tortured logic of his argument left everyone confused.
tortureverb
To inflict severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
The captors tortured the prisoner to extract information.
To cause intense physical or mental suffering to someone.
The loud music tortured him throughout the night.
To twist or distort something in a way that causes pain or discomfort.
The wind tortured the trees, bending them almost to the ground.
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