torture
noun
the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty.
are torturing
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present progressiveof torture.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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India's batters are torturing England in this series.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025
Dr. Phil A man says he believes “they” are torturing him with electrical devices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2021
There's a couple in the next booth, and they are torturing each other as only those in love can do.
From The Verge ● Jul. 7, 2015
Instead of providing aggressive resuscitation—which often fails—and too often feels like we are torturing the patients and their families, this program focuses on comfort care for patients who choose to avoid aggressive measures.
From Forbes ● Dec. 13, 2014
“I must settle these infernal doubts that are torturing me.”
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Burt L. Standish
