Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Torturing and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torturing" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The family in the beginning of "Children of the Dark" have an awkward conversation in their house's entryway with two strangers, who admire their lifestyle and golf clubs before torturing and killing them.
Source: Series / Criminal Minds
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