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Torment
01
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
extreme mental distress
03
unbearable physical pain
04
the act of harassing someone
05
a severe affliction
06
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
to torment
01
to cause someone to undergo intense mental pain or distress
Transitive: to torment sb
Example
His guilt over the accident tormented him every day.
The constant teasing at school tormented him, leading to anxiety and fear.
The harsh criticism of his work tormented him, making him doubt his abilities.
02
to subject someone to severe physical suffering
Transitive: to torment sb
Example
The soldiers were tormented by relentless beatings during their captivity.
The criminals tormented their victims for hours before releasing them.
The medieval executioner devised cruel devices to torment prisoners.
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.
