Two points:
1. A dictionary is not a valid source of legal definitions. What Websters says is irrelevant.
2. Drowning - even simulated - is not exactly a pleasant experience. One might even call it painful.
You are correct. That was the definition provided by arderkrag's post.
2. Drowning - even simulated - is not exactly a pleasant experience. One might even call it painful.
My understanding is that it induces extreme panic and a gag like reflex. That's different than pain. IMO