torturous

/ˈtɔɹt͡ʃəɹəs/adj

High School

Of or pertaining to torture.

Painful, excruciating, torturing.

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tormentous

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tormenting

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tumultuous

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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