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Synonyms & Antonyms : Torture
Torture
( Noun )
If you put him to the torture, he will tell you what happened.
Synonyms:
Anguish
Afflict
Crucify
Pain
Persecute
Pain
Agony
Torment
Distress
Persecute
Contextual Examples:
There is anguish in world circles over the lack of concrete agreement among superpowers over disarmament.
I have developed a severe pain in my legs since the last accident.
An atmosphere of agony prevailed in the family over the untimely death of the head of the family.
It has caused particular torment in the heart of the old mother.
I am distressed over my failure in the IAS examination.
The government of Iran has persecuted a number of Shiates in the country.
Antonyms:
Allay
Soothe
Alleviate
Console
Solace
Mollify
Relief
Comfort
Palate
Ease
Deaden
Lessen
Contextual Examples:
Akali-Government accord has allayed the fears of business in the whole of northern region.
Government assistance to the poorest of the poor in tribal areas has soothed the feelings of the tribal communities.
Government is providing relief to the draught ridden farmers in Bihar.
Modern scientific inventions have given quite many comforts to the people of the world.
The feeling of the poor can be palliated by floating new schemes for their upliftment.
I felt at ease on knowing the favorable result of my interview for a job in the bank.
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