Punishment, Torture dream meaning is explained below using 1 different source. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Tony Crisp

Depicts the internal pain, or fear of retribution, that occurs inside us due to conflict between our social training and internal drives.

The more rigidly moral we are, the more hell and punishment we dream about.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp