instrument of torture
noun
Simple meaning
An instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪnstɹəmənˈtʌvˈtɔɹtʃɚ
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Definition
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noun
An instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: An instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
Used this way, instrument of torture is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in personal or emotional discussion and literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
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