TORTURED
/ˈtɔːt͡ʃəd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of TORTURED
To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).
"In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values."
Having been subjected to torture, mental or physical.
Involving suffering and difficulty.
"a tortured history"
Of literature, burdened by unnecessary complexity, obfuscation, abstruseness, etc.
"tortured prose"
Examples of TORTURED in a Sentence
- "In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values."
- "a tortured history"
- "tortured prose"
Word Details
Is TORTURED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORTURED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TORTURED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TORTURED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | t | u | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORTURED
100 words from the letters in TORTURED
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How to Use TORTURED in Word Games
TORTURED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TORTURED to find 100 additional valid words.