Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > T Synonyms of thumbscrew Find synonyms for: Noun 1. thumbscrew, instrument of torture usage: instrument of torture that crushes the thumb 2. thumbscrew, screw usage: screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of thumbscrew (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: soupon Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language