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Torment
01
Qual, Pein
extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment at the hands of his captors.
The relentless bullying at school was a source of torment for the young boy.
The character in the novel endured mental torment as he struggled with inner demons.
02
Qual, Leid
extreme mental distress
03
Qual, Folter
unbearable physical pain
04
Qual, Belästigung
the act of harassing someone
05
Qual, Leid
a severe affliction
06
Qual, Martern
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
to torment
01
quälen, peinigen
to cause someone to undergo intense mental pain or distress
Transitive: to torment sb
Example
The constant teasing at school tormented him, leading to anxiety and fear.
His guilt over the accident tormented him every day.
The thought of failing tormented her during the entire exam period.
02
quälen, foltern
to subject someone to severe physical suffering
Transitive: to torment sb
Example
The captors sought to torment their prisoners for information.
The medieval executioner devised cruel devices to torment prisoners.
The sadistic guard seemed to take pleasure in tormenting the inmates.
