The Times should use the term “torture” more directly, using it on first reference when the discussion is about
— and there’s no other word for it
........what a bunch of words.. huh? ..(In my view) If ANY WORD fits an accepted definition of all words.. then it needs to be used ...
Torture
–noun
1. the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession
or information, or for sheer cruelty.
2. a method of inflicting such pain.
3. Often, tortures. the pain or suffering caused or undergone.
...............How simple is that ? ...;) what's the matter with them? Or am I reducing this to it's lowest denominator? .. . ;)