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English
Etymology
From Middle English torterous, from Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.
Pronunciation
Adjective
torturous (comparative more torturous, superlative most torturous)
- Of or pertaining to torture.
- Painful, excruciating, torturing.
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