This is the 3260th most frequent German word.
folter
"Torture."
Here, 'Folter' is used as a noun referring to the practice of inflicting pain for punishment or information retrieval.
Die Folter wurde im Mittelalter häufig verwendet.
Torture was commonly used during the Middle Ages.
In this sentence, 'Folter' refers to the act and its psychological or narrative impact.
Es ist im Film zu sehen, wie die Folter den Charakter verändert.
It is seen in the movie how the torture changes the character.
Here, 'Folter' is again a noun, representing an ethical and international concern.