tortured

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui a subi une forte douleur physique ou morale, ou une grande souffrance ; peut aussi qualifier une expression, un regard ou une œuvre marqués par la souffrance ou l'angoisse.

Describes someone or something that has been subjected to severe physical or mental pain or suffering.

1. Experiencing severe painB2formal

   Subjected to intense physical or mental suffering.

   souffrant intensément

   • The tortured prisoner finally confessed.
   • She had a tortured expression on her face.
   • The tortured cries could be heard from the dungeon.

   Synonymesagonizedanguisheddistressedsufferingtormented

   Antonymescomfortedeasedrelieved

2. Extremely distressed or anguishedB2formal

   Describing someone who is in a state of great emotional pain or anxiety.

   tourmenté

   • He wrote a tortured poem about lost love.
   • Her tortured soul found no peace.
   • The artist's tortured genius was evident in his work.

   Synonymesagonizedanguisheddesolatedistressedforlornmiserablesufferingtormentedwretched

   Antonymescheerfulcontenthappypeacefuluntroubled

3. Twisted or distortedC1formal

   Something that is unnaturally bent or deformed, often used metaphorically.

   tordu / déformé

   • The tortured metal was a result of the explosion.
   • His tortured logic made no sense to anyone.
   • The tree had a tortured shape from years of wind.

   Synonymescontortedcrookeddeformeddistortedmangledtwistedwarped

   Antonymesnaturalnormalsimplestraightuncomplicated

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'acte d'infliger à quelqu'un une douleur physique ou mentale intense, souvent pour obtenir des informations ou comme punition.

A verb used to describe the act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain on someone, often to extract information or as a form of punishment.

1. Inflict severe painB2formal

   To deliberately cause someone intense physical pain, often as a punishment or to extract information.

   torturer

   • The interrogators threatened to torture the prisoner.
   • In many countries, it is illegal to torture suspects.
   • The dictator's regime was known to torture political opponents.

   Synonymesagonizeexcruciatepersecuteracktorment

   Antonymescomfortconsoleeaserelievesoothe

2. Cause mental anguishB2formal

   To cause someone extreme mental or emotional suffering.

   Torturer (mentalement)

   • The memory of the accident continues to torture her.
   • He was tortured by guilt over his past mistakes.
   • Watching her suffer in silence tortured him deeply.

   Synonymesafflictagonizedistressexcruciateharrowpersecuteplagueracktorment

   Antonymescomfortconsoleeasereassurerelievesoothe