torture B2

/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.

torch B2

/tɔɹt͡ʃ/ A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.

queer B2

/kwɪɹ/ Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many.

torment C1

/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ Severe physical or mental suffering.

extortion C1

/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats or force.

distort C1

/dɪˈstoɹt/ To give a false or misleading account of something.

tormentous C2+

/tɔrˈmɛntəs/ causing or full of torment; tormenting

tortuous C2+

/ˈtɔrtʃuəs/ full of twists and turns; excessively complicated