Torture (noun)

The intentional infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering upon a person by another as a punishment or in order to fulfill some desire of the torturer or force some action from the victim.

Origin:

From the latin word "tortura" meaning torment, it refers to the intentional infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering upon a person by another as a punishment or in order to fulfill some desire of the torturer or force some action from the victim.

Examples:

1. The prisoner was subjected to torture in order to extract information.
2. The use of torture is prohibited under international law.
3. The victim of torture had permanent physical and psychological scars.
4. The government was accused of using torture to silence dissent.
5. The United Nations has condemned the use of torture by the security forces.