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đọa đày

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /ɗwa̰ːʔ˨˩ ɗa̤j˨˩/ Central /ɗwa̰ː˨˨ ɗaj˧˧/ Southern /ɗwaː˨˩˨ ɗaj˨˩/
to torture
Verb
to torture

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
to torture

To inflict intense physical or mental pain on someone, often as a punishment, for information, or simply to cause suffering and distress to another person over time.

vi Những hình phạt khắc nghiệt đã đọa đày anh ta suốt nhiều năm.

en The harsh punishments tortured him for many years.

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đày
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dằn vặt / giày vò / giằn vặt / làm khổ …
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Use
đày đọa / đày tớ / đày ải
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