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TORTURES

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of TORTURES

noun

Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."

noun

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)"

noun

(often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment

verb

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

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is TORTURES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TORTURES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 tortures Total
Scrabble 11111111 8
WWF 11112111 9

Anagrams of TORTURES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

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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Frequently Asked Questions About TORTURES

What does TORTURES mean?
TORTURES is a noun. Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony
Is TORTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TORTURES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TORTURES worth in Scrabble?
TORTURES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TORTURES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TORTURES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TORTURES?
The anagrams of TORTURES (words using the exact same letters) are: TROUTERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.