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torturous Synonyms

Another word for torturous

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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by, involving, or causing extreme pain, agony, or suffering.

Usage Example

"The marathon runners endured a excruciating climb up the steep mountain pass in the blazing heat."

Strongest
excruciating
agonizing
tormenting
Strong
harrowing
grueling
punishing
painful
ordeal-like

Opposites of torturous

The opposite of torturous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

painless
pleasant
comfortable
soothing
pleasurable
easy
effortless
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• Nearby Words

torture
tortured
torturer
torturous
torturously
tory
tosh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Torturous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/torturous
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