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torquemada

 

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Noun torquemada has 1 sense
  1. Torquemada, Tomas de Torquemada - the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498)
    --1 is a kind of Grand Inquisitor

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Torquemada

Noun

1. An infamous Spanish Dominican friar and Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition.

Sample Sentence: Torquemada was known for his ruthless interrogation methods during the Spanish Inquisition.

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Verb

1. (transitive) To subject someone to intense questioning or interrogation.

Sample Sentence: The detective torquemada the suspect until he finally confessed to the crime.

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Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of the Spanish Inquisition or its methods.

Sample Sentence: The play depicted the torquemada atmosphere of the Spanish Inquisition, filled with fear and persecution.

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Local Usage

1. (place) A street or square named after Torquemada in Spain.

Sample Sentence: Let's meet at Torquemada Square later, it's a popular meeting spot in the city.

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