1tor·ture 
/ˈtoɚtʃɚ/ noun
/ˈtoɚtʃɚ/ noun [noncount] 1 : the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something
▪ the torture of prisoners ▪ a torture chamber/device 2 : something that causes mental or physical suffering : a very painful or unpleasant experience
▪ Waiting is just torture for me. ▪ Listening to him can be torture.
▪ the torture of prisoners ▪ a torture chamber/device
▪ Waiting is just torture for me. ▪ Listening to him can be torture.
