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torture Etymology Atlas
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish., An unpleasant sensation or its infliction: embarrassment, heartache, etc. Pro
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