Torture
/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts7 letters
Definition of Torture
noun
- Intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony
"In every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudder."
- The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships
"Coventry City midfielder Josh Ruffels described his 11 months out injured as 'absolute torture' after the goalless draw with Derby County Under-21s. (http//www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/eleven-months-of-absolute-torture-760652.aspx)"
- (often as "absolute torture") stage fright, severe embarrassment
Anagrams of Torture
Letter Values
t1
o1
r1
t1
u1
r1
e1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Torture
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Torture"
Torture is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Torture" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "torture" is a low-scoring word.