great cruelty

cruel treatment

the act of examining or being examined; a (usually written) test of knowledge or ability

test, analysis

the process of asking; an investigation

asking; looking into

(especially) a formal investigation that ignores the legal and human rights of the people involved

official inquiry

a thin instrument used by doctors etc for learning about the depth and direction of a wound etc

investigation

a form of a sentence which asks for information, an answer etc; to express or feel doubt about (something)

asking for answer

the causing of mental or physical suffering, especially to get information; (a) pain caused or suffered

severe mental or physical pain