torturing
tor-tur-ing
noun
The act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain or suffering.
"The torturing of prisoners is strictly forbidden."
verb
Causing extreme physical or mental pain or suffering to someone or something.
"The loud music was torturing my ears."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: torture, painful, agonizing, torturesome, harrowing, agonising, torturous, excruciating