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.
Posts made by latindictionary
-
RE: torturer
-
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.
-
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.]
-
RE: buy off
to pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other service
-
RE: collegial
possessing adherence to the ethos, standards and conduct that govern behavior among colleagues within a given organization or profession
-
through and through
Through and through is a phrase often used to emphasize that someone or something possesses a quality, characteristic, or condition to the fullest extent. Its a way of saying completely, thoroughly, totally, or in every part or aspect. For instance, saying someone is a musician through and through means that person deeply embodies the qualities of a musician in all respects.
-
RE: Medicine chest
A medicine chest is a cabinet or box used to store medicines, medical supplies, and other health care items. It is often kept in a convenient location at home or in a workplace for emergency use or daily health management.
-
breadboard
a wooden or plastic board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced
-
RE: thyroprotein
Thyroprotein refers to any protein that is produced by or involved in the function of the thyroid gland, often associated with the production or regulation of thyroid hormones. It plays a significant role in body metabolism, growth, development, and body temperature regulation. A malfunction or disruption in thyroprotein may trigger thyroid problems that may result in hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
-
RE: defense information systems agency
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), known as the Defense Communications Agency (DCA) until 1991, is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) combat support agency composed of military, federal civilians, and contractors. DISA provides information technology (IT) and communications support to the President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, the military services, the combatant commands, and any individual or system contributing to the defense of the United States.
-
RE: first period
First Period is an American architecture style in the time period between approximately 1626 and 1725, used by British colonists during the earliest English settlements in United States, particularly in Massachusetts and Virginia and later in other British colonies along the east coast. Among these cities, Essex County in Massachusetts has the highest amount of preserved First Period architecture mimicking British architecture styles.