Pronunciation: [tˈɔːt͡ʃəd] (IPA) 
The word "tortured" is spelled with two syllables, pronounced as /ˈtɔː.tʃəd/ or "tor-chuhd". The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the "r" is silent. The second syllable is pronounced with a "ch" sound followed by a short "uh" sound and a voiced "d" at the end. The word refers to a person or animal subjected to extreme physical or mental suffering, particularly as a means of punishment or coercion.
Tortured is an adjective that describes someone or something that is experiencing intense physical or mental suffering. It can refer to the state of being subjected to extreme pain or anguish, often inflicted deliberately, whether physically or mentally.
In a physical sense, being tortured typically involves the deliberate infliction of severe pain or bodily harm, often as a punishment, interrogation method, or means of coercion. Physical torture can consist of methods such as beating, cutting, burning, suffocating, or electric shocks, which aim to extract information, force compliance, or simply to inflict punishment.
However, tortured can also describe a mental or emotional state. In this context, it refers to intense mental distress, anguish, or torment. A person undergoing mental torture may feel trapped, tormented by their own thoughts or by external factors, overwhelmed by unresolved conflicts, or consumed by anxiety, fear, or guilt.
The term tortured can also be used figuratively to describe certain experiences or creations, such as a tortured artist, writer, or musician. In this sense, it suggests that the individual's inner struggles or torment actually fuel their creativity or artistic expression.
Overall, the word tortured carries a strong connotation of extreme suffering, whether physical, psychological, or emotional, often resulting from intentional infliction or prolonged distress.
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The word "tortured" traces its origins back to the Latin word "tortura" which means "a twisting or wrestling". In Latin, "tortura" was used to describe the act of torturing or inflicting pain upon someone. This Latin term is derived from the verb "torquere" which means "to twist" or "to turn". Over time, the meaning of "tortured" expanded to include mental or emotional anguish, in addition to physical pain, thus encompassing a broader range of suffering.
