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torturous

 
Dictionary: tor·tur·ous   (tôr'chər-əs) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or causing torture.
  2. Twisted; strained. See Usage Note at tortuous.
torturously tor'tur·ous·ly adv.

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adjective

    Extraordinarily painful or distressing: agonizing, anguishing, excruciating, harrowing, tormenting. See pain/pleasure.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: extremely painful
  Synonyms: agonizing, agonising, excruciating, harrowing, torturing, torturesome

 
 
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