Shows the violent methods used to force confessions in history.

Historic Cruelty

Rarely used in modern conversation, except to describe historical events.

Archaic Term

Highlights ease of use without extra tools for tightening or loosening.

Often found in do-it-yourself furniture or computer assembly kits.

Not suitable for applications requiring high precision or torque.

Used metaphorically to describe psychological or social coercion.

Can suggest a stressful or manipulative work culture.

Implies unpleasant, harsh, or unfair treatment.