Cryptic crossword clue
Loud criticism something that prevents torture 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BARRACKING

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The straight part
We know that "Loud criticism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loud criticism = barracking.
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What does BARRACKING mean?

BARRACKING verb
  1. To house military personnel; to quarter.
  2. To live in barracks.
BARRACKING verb
  1. To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.
  2. To cheer for or support a team.
BARRACKING noun
  1. An act of jeering or heckling.
  2. The act of cheering for or supporting a team.

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