Assertion: torture | /r/ObjectUse | used as punishment
Facets:
value: to intimidate people
type: PURPOSE
value: sometimes
type: TEMPORAL
value: simply
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Sometimes torture is simply used as a punishment that spreads fear in society.
text: Torture has been used as a punishment, to intimidate or control people, to get information or just to gratify sadistic impulses.