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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"Ebola has tortured us," a young taxi rider in Rwampara told the BBC.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
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
Here’s a brief history of how pop culture has tortured Mr. Cohen’s creation over the years:
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2016
She has tortured all our gallant gentlemen's hearts too long, and we will not suffer our subjects to be thus ill treated.
From The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
