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.
has tortured
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present perfectof torture (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The judge said Vines had "wasted" decades of his life in his pursuit of Maitlis, adding his obsession "has tortured him without release".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
In the past, the plant has tortured hikers along portions of the Pacific Crest Trail in the range.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
Yordan Alvarez, who has tortured Seattle pitching this series, ambushed the first pitch of the frame from Anderson, blasting a solo homer into right-center.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
From the archives: One question has tortured Tyrann Mathieu’s entire life.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2019
Your life has tortured me, Both for itself, and since I could not give Out of my heart enough to make your life A way of peace, a way of happiness.”
From Domesday Book by Edgar Lee Masters
