marteling

Dutch

Etymology

From martelen (“to torture”) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑr.tə.lɪŋ/
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Noun

marteling f (plural martelingen, diminutive martelinkje n)

  1. torture (intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony)
    Synonyms: foltering, pijniging

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