TORTURES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TORTURES
Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony
"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."
The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships
"Coventry City midfielder Josh Ruffels described his 11 months out injured as 'absolute torture' after the goalless draw with Derby County Under-21s. (http//www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/eleven-months-of-absolute-torture-760652.aspx)"
(often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment
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."
Examples of TORTURES in a Sentence
- "In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."
- "Coventry City midfielder Josh Ruffels described his 11 months out injured as 'absolute torture' after the goalless draw with Derby County Under-21s. (http//www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/eleven-months-of-absolute-torture-760652.aspx)"
- "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."
Word Details
Is TORTURES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORTURES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TORTURES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TORTURES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | t | u | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORTURES
100 words from the letters in TORTURES
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How to Use TORTURES in Word Games
TORTURES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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