My little cousin tortures the family by playing the same song on the recorder 93 times a day.
My older sister tortures me by pausing the movie right before the big reveal.
The alarm clock seems designed to torture children who love sleeping.
My baby brother tortures everyone’s ears by discovering the maximum volume button on his own voice.
Long ago some people used cruel methods to torture others, which is now illegal almost everywhere because the world decided kindness is better than pain.
A boy trapped a small bird in a box and would torture it by tapping the lid and would torture it by offering no food. He would torture it when he hit the box, torture it when he shut his hands over its wings, and torture it again by leaving it cold. The dog whined; the boy opened the box.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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