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# enhanced interrogation

noun phrase (enhanced interrogation, uncountable)

«enhanced interrogation» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official) torture or harsh treatment of prisoners to make them talk.

### In the lessons

An official US phrase that hid torture; widely criticised; used in news, politics, history. Very serious.

### Examples

- The report said «enhanced interrogation» was really torture.
- Human rights groups condemned enhanced interrogation.
- The government stopped using enhanced interrogation.
- Critics say enhanced interrogation does not get the truth.
- The film showed the cruelty of enhanced interrogation.
- History lesson: words like «enhanced interrogation» can hide terrible acts.

### Note

It stands for «torture». A clear example of words used to hide wrongdoing. Torture is illegal.