retorture

/ˌrɛtɔːˈtʊər, -ˈtɜːr/

Definitions

1. verb

to torture again, especially after the prisoner has been released or the torture has been banned

“The government faced international condemnation for the alleged retorture of a former detainee.”

2. noun

the act of retorturing someone

“The retorture of the prisoner was a major human rights issue for the country.”

Synonyms

  • re-torture
  • re-torturer

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • release