tortuous vs torturous
Homophones/Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
tortuous vs torturous
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
tortuous
full of twists and turns; complex and winding
torturous
involving severe physical or mental suffering; painful
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Examples
tortuous
"They drove a tortuous route through the mountains."
torturous
"The prisoners endured torturous conditions."
Mnemonic Tricks
tortuous
Tortuous = twisty, full of turns.
torturous
Torturous = causing torture or great pain.
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