Entity: TORTURE
Torture is the deliberate infliction of severe physical or mental pain on a person for various purposes, such as punishment, extracting confessions, obtaining information, or for sadistic pleasure.
TORTURE
Etymology
The word 'torture' originates from the Latin word 'tortura,' meaning 'a twisting, torment, or pain.'
Definition
Torture refers to the deliberate infliction of severe physical or mental pain on a person for reasons such as punishment, extracting confessions, interrogation for information, or for sheer cruelty.
Historical Context
Throughout history, torture has been used as a method of punishment, interrogation, and control by various societies and governments.
Cultural Significance
Torture has been condemned by international human rights organizations and is considered a violation of human rights.
Related Concepts
Torture is related to concepts such as abuse, cruelty, inhuman treatment, and sadism.
See Also
- Abuse
- Human Rights
- Sadism
The act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something, punish, or obtain information.