mental torture

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causing extreme suffering to someone's mind

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  • The constant uncertainty was a form of mental torture for him.
  • He endured years of mental torture in captivity.
  • The relentless questioning felt like mental torture to the suspect.
  • She described the bullying as pure mental torture that impacted her daily life.
  • The prolonged isolation led to severe mental torture for the prisoners.
  • For many, the waiting game for exam results can be absolute mental torture.
  • His captors subjected him to various forms of mental torture to break his spirit.
  • The emotional manipulation inflicted mental torture on the victim, leaving lasting scars.
  • Living with chronic anxiety is often described as a kind of mental torture.
  • The constant criticism from her boss became a source of mental torture for her.