A torturer is an individual who inflicts severe physical or mental pain or suffering on someone, often to punish, extract information, intimidate, or for the personal pleasure. It is viewed as inhuman and is generally illegal. Torturers often use systematic and deliberate methods to create an intense feeling of fear, helplessness, or despair.
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RE: torturer
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RE: soft-shelled crab
A soft-shelled crab is a crustacean, specifically of the swimming crab species, that has recently molted its old exoskeleton and is still soft. The entire animal can be eaten, unlike hard-shell crabs. It is considered a seafood delicacy in several cultures, particularly in American and Asian cuisine.
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RE: Companion
kom-pan′yun, n. one who keeps company or frequently associates with another: an associate or partner: a higher rank of servant, who, though receiving pay, stands rather in the relation of a friend: fellow, in a bad sense.—v.t. to accompany.—adj. of the nature of a companion: accompanying.—adjs. Compan′iable (obs.), sociable; Compan′ionable, fit to be a companion: agreeable.—n. Compan′ionableness.—adv. Compan′ionably.—adj. Compan′ioned, having a companion.—ns. Compan′ionhood, Compan′ionary.—adj. Compan′ionless, without a companion.—n. Compan′ionship. [Fr. compagnon, from Low L. companium, a mess—L. com, with, and panis, bread.]
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RE: buy off
to pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other service
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RE: collegial
possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession