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tor·tur·ous [ˈtɔ:tʃərəs, Am ˈtɔ:r-] ADJ

torturous

torturous

torturous

Folter-

torturous fig

torturous fig

torturous fig

CH a. streng inf

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History records many military operations involving cities, of which a large number degenerated into torturous situations with massive casualties. en.wikipedia.org

The torturous figures against the terrifying background convey an intense emotional atmosphere. en.wikipedia.org

These women believe their old memories are vivid and torturous enough. en.wikipedia.org

There are 32 torturous punishments he can hand out, including boiling, roasting, impaling, and pouring molten metal down the offender's throat. en.wikipedia.org

Script development became a long, torturous process under this bureaucratic system, with various committees reviewing drafts and calling for cuts or revisions. en.wikipedia.org

This happens partially because of torturous path and pressure drop. en.wikipedia.org

Critics described the album as hilarious, unlistenable and torturous, though most agreed that it wasn't all that bad for a group of nine-year-olds. en.wikipedia.org

Electrical devices especially come under criticism by people who consider them torturous and akin to electrocution. en.wikipedia.org

Fei had subconsciously repressed his memories because of his torturous childhood. en.wikipedia.org

The process of each experiment has been shown to be excruciatingly painful and torturous. en.wikipedia.org

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