noun
torturing to death; tormenting to death
Describes killing someone while inflicting prolonged suffering, often with a connotation of cruelty or sadism. Can be used literally or in figurative, exaggerated expressions.
犯人は被害者をなぶり殺しにした。
The criminal tortured the victim to death.
そんな言い方はなぶり殺しも同然だ。
Talking like that is practically tormenting someone to death.