untorture

/ˌʌntɔːˈtɜːr/ or /ˌʌntɔːrˈtɜːr/

Definitions

1. verb

to free someone from physical or mental pain, distress, or suffering

“The activists worked tirelessly to untorture the prisoners and bring them justice.”

2. noun

the act of freeing someone from physical or mental pain, distress, or suffering

“The organization’s primary goal was the prevention of torture and untorture of prisoners.”

Synonyms

  • liberate
  • relieve

Antonyms

  • harm
  • torture