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torturous

tor·tur·ous [ táwrchərəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. inflicting pain: inflicting or designed to inflict severe physical pain, e.g. as punishment

2. causing anguish: causing great physical or mental anguish

[15th century. < Anglo-Norman< Old French torture (see torture)]

tor·tur·ous·ly adverb

Word Usage

See tortuous.

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