torture chamber
Medieval interrogation space
A torture chamber is a room designed or used for inflicting physical pain, typically to extract confessions or information.
Historically associated with dungeons, inquisitions, and authoritarian regimes.
The term extends to any space where systematic cruelty occurs: The prison's basement served as a torture chamber.
Figuratively, it describes any unbearably unpleasant place: That dentist's office is a torture chamber.
- chainsLinked metal restraints
- oublietteUnderground cell with ceiling hatch
- rackFrame for holding items
- dungeonSubterranean prison chamber
- iron maidenSpike-lined torture cabinet
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- oppressionoppression, tyranny, racism, repression, secret police
- punishmentsjail, prison, timeout, grounded, fine
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Protected sacred space
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Protected sacred space
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