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Torturee

/ˌtɔːtjʊəˈɹiː/ · noun

Meaning

One who is subjected to torture; a torture victim..

Example Sentences

Regardless of the guilt of the agent, it is most important that torture is only used against individuals who actually possess the relevant information. It will be rare that conclusive proof is available that an individual does, in fact, possess the required knowledge; for example, potential torturees will not have been through a trial process in which their guilt has been established.

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What does torturee mean?

Torturee means One who is subjected to torture; a torture victim..

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How do you use torturee in a sentence?

Regardless of the guilt of the agent, it is most important that torture is only used against individuals who actually possess the relevant information. It will be rare that conclusive proof is available that an individual does, in fact, possess the required knowledge; for example, potential torturees will not have been through a trial process in which their guilt has been established.

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