as in wrenching
intensely or unbearably painful
watched the final torturing moments of the game as the lead constantly shifted between the two teams
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as in deformation
the twisting of something out of a natural or normal shape or condition
fans of the natural look frown on the torturing of garden trees and shrubs into fantastic shapes
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as in persecuting
to cause persistent suffering to
the neighbor's dog constantly tortures our cat, barking at him and chasing him down the street
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as in distorting
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
tortured her naturally straight hair into curls
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torturing
Noun
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The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.—
Rosie McCall,
Discover Magazine,
16 June 2025 -
This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunday ended in the rubble of a torturous eighth inning, when the Tigers went from winning 4-2 to losing 6-4 in the rubber match against the Reds.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Atletico only made three interceptions (PSG had 12), which was partly Diego Simeone’s game plan, but also proof of just how torturous PSG are to defend against.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Justice Samuel Alito warned in his own concurrence against the CASA opinion being undermined by distortions of the class action and standing rules in future cases.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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Trying to keep the integrity of the original, those distortions remain.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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And to cope with the agonizing pain of childbirth, Victoria enthusiastically embraced chloroform.—
Sam Kelly,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The New York Yankees, who won the 2024 American League pennant before losing a five-game Fall Classic to the Los Angeles Dodgers, fell out of first place on Independence Day weekend as an agonizing slump seemed to grip the entire team.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Her dwarfism caused a kidney deformity, and she's been in kidney failure for most of her life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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However, severe, inflexible deformities that need aggressive bony carpentry to correct the spine’s alignment carry complication rates up to 60%, with major deformity surgeries posing a 1% mortality risk within a year.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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That’s changing this year, as three Democratic governors announced new initiatives aimed at addressing disparities afflicting boys and men.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
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One key focus of these efforts should address the deficiencies afflicting the market for biologics, which are medicines made or derived from biological processes.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Simon’s excruciating back pain previously forced him to cancel his June 27 and 28 shows in Philadelphia.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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After cutting edge surgery Angela Sutphin is without excruciating pain in her right arm and can get a full night’s sleep.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Anybody who thought Messi would rest after the intense international tournament does not know Messi.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Torturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torturing. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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