torture

1. 1 işkence uncountable

Definition (English)

The act of causing severe physical or mental pain as punishment or to get information.

Example Sentences

1. The prisoner was subjected to systematic torture.
   Mahkum sistematik işkenceye maruz kaldı.
2. International law strictly forbids the use of torture.
   Uluslararası hukuk işkence kullanımını kesinlikle yasaklar.

1. 1 eziyet uncountable

Definition (English)

Terrible pain or suffering of the body or the mind.

Example Sentences

1. Waiting for the results was pure torture.
   Sonuçları beklemek tam bir işkenceydi.
2. Sitting through the three-hour meeting was absolute torture.
   Üç saatlik toplantıya katlanmak tam bir eziyetti.