“Torcher” or “Torture”—Which to use?

“Torcher” or “Torture”

Overview

torcher / torture are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

torcher: NA

torture: (noun) unbearable physical pain. (noun) the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason. (verb) subject to torture.

Pronunciation

torcher: NA

torture: t·AO·r·ch·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “torcher”

Examples of “torture”

…strangled or showing marks of torture or rape."
Cock-and-ball torture
…picture there are scenes of torture of dogs, cats and other
…throughout 1991 as well as torture, false imprisonment, and attacks on…
…British forces occurred, including beatings, torture and extrajudicial killings.
…Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture.
…kidnapping, and 20 percent about torture.
…as 'extreme and cruel' involving torture, whipping, abuse and execution of
…threaten Dori, Yates starts to torture her.
…it was allegedly extracted using torture.

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