Original sentence: A similar technique was applied to punish scolds and detect supposed witches.However, it is relatively difficult to aspirate a large amount of water since the lungs are higher than the mouth, and the victim is unlikely actually to die if this is done by skilled practitioners.The technique is designed to be both psychological and physical.There are several different varieties interrogation techniques referred to as waterboarding.This reinforces the interrogator's control and makes the victim experience mortal fear.Waterboarding is often used by captors who wish to impose anguish  without leaving marks on their victims as evidence
Edited sentence: A similar form of torture was applied to punish scolds and detect supposed witches.However, it is relatively difficult to aspirate a large amount of water since the lungs are higher than the mouth, and the victim is unlikely actually to die if this is done by skilled torturers.The torture is designed to be both psychological and physical.There are several different varieties of torture referred to as waterboarding.This reinforces the torturer's control and makes the victim experience mortal fear.Waterboarding is often used by torturers who wish to impose severe suffering without leaving marks on their victims as evidence