Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 52)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
52.
TORTURE
Discussion:
21 comments Page 1 of 3.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Torture: Inflict severe pain on
Torment: Severe physical or mental suffering
Harassment: Aggressive pressure or intimidation
Terror: Extreme fear
Chastisement/Castigation: Verbal punishment or a severe scolding
Torment: Severe physical or mental suffering
Harassment: Aggressive pressure or intimidation
Terror: Extreme fear
Chastisement/Castigation: Verbal punishment or a severe scolding
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Ayush said:
7 years ago
The most suitable answer should be option [C].
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Selvakumari said:
8 years ago
Harassement also known as torture.
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Vinod said:
1 decade ago
Both a and b seems to be correct as there is a very thin-line or subtle difference in meaning. Harassment is both physical and mental but more mental (stress related) whereas Torment is more physical than mental. Thus, torture should mean here as torment and not harassment.
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Uday said:
7 years ago
I agree, Thanks @Kavya.
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Saran said:
7 years ago
Torment is correct. I agree.
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Kashish said:
8 years ago
Synonyms:- infliction of pain, abuse, torment, ill treatment, maltreatment,
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Priya said:
9 years ago
Thank you @Sundar for the perfect answer.
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Subham goyal said:
9 years ago
Torment is a correct option.
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Kavya said:
2 decades ago
Harassment and torment mean the same. Then both should be the answers for torture.
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