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torture

Произношение: [ˈtɔːr.tʃər]

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Контекст: «pain»

(noun) the act of causing someone severe pain or suffering, often in a cruel way. It's like when someone hurts another person intentionally to make them feel very bad.

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The story explored the concept of torture in the context of war conflicts.

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It is not okay to inflict torture on anyone, as everyone deserves to be treated with kindness.

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What are some reasons why torture is considered wrong?

Контекст: «pain»

(verb) to cause someone to feel severe pain or suffering. This can mean hurting someone physically or making them very upset emotionally.

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The villain decided to torture the hero for information about the hidden treasure.

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The hero was never tortured because he was rescued just in time.

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Why would someone choose to torture another person instead of talking to them?

Контекст: «emotion»

(verb) to make someone feel very anxious or stressed. It means making someone feel really worried or upset, even if it’s not in a physical way.

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School tests can torture kids who feel unprepared.

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The easy math problems didn't torture him; he found them quite fun.

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Do you think waiting for results can torture someone mentally?

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