Torture in Hebrew is עינויים (inuyím).
It can also be said ענה, depending on the meaning. Below are the vowel points, how each word is said, its gender and its plural.
עינויים
inuyím
noun
In English
torture
/ˈtɔːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/
The stress falls on the vowel in colour.
These are the Hebrew words for torture as a noun.
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony
- עינוייםinuyím
These are the Hebrew words for torture as a verb.
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims
- עִנָּהענהʿanáh
These words come before and after torture in the list.
These are the questions people ask about torture in Hebrew.
How do you say torture in Hebrew?
torture in Hebrew is עינויים, said inuyím.
What are other Hebrew words for torture?
Besides עינויים, torture can be said עִנָּה (ʿanáh), depending on the meaning.
How is torture pronounced in English?
torture is pronounced /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə/, /ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/.
The Hebrew translations, transliterations, genders and plurals on this page are adapted from Wiktionary's entry torture and its entries for the Hebrew words, read on 5 November 2026, and are shared under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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