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the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something, or for the pleasure of the person inflicting the pain.

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What is a good definition for torture?

Abuse.


Does torture still happen?

If it's torture waiting for the answer then yes. If not, then check out amnesty.org To an extent, it's a matter of definition, but, alas, yes, torture is still widely used.


Is there any other religion that says Jesus Christ died on a torture stake?

any other religion than WHAT? I think most 'Christian' religions adhere to this belief, if you definition of "a torture stake" could be a cross.


How do you say torture in Latin?

Torture = Tormentum (noun) Torture = Torquere (verb, 'to torture')


How did Matthew Hopkins prove that the people he caught were witches?

Physical torture was illegal in England. However their definition of torture was rather loose. Suspects could be forced to stay awake for as many as 5 days. They were forced to run around the room until they collapsed from exhaustion. The swimming test was not torture, it tested if they were a witch or not and was NOT designed to make them confess.


How do you say torture in Japanese?

torture


What do you call the victim of torture?

A victim of torture.


What is Italy's position on torture and what are Italy's own recent torture related incedences?

they are pro torture


What forms of torture are there?

There are many forms of torture, which include water torture. There are just too many to name.


Some good torture games?

The torture game 1, 2 and 3 are good for pointless torture. The Torture Chamber (Any edition) requires you to earn more pain points to unlock other torture techniques.


How do you say torture in Hebrew?

'Torture' in Hebrew is עינויים.


What is the word for torture in Japanese?

"kashaku" can mean torture.