torment (Meaning)
torment (n)
unbearable physical pain
extreme mental distress
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
a severe affliction
the act of harassing someone
torment (v)
torment emotionally or mentally
treat cruelly
subject to torture
torment (n.)
An engine for casting stones.
Extreme pain; anguish; torture; the utmost degree of misery, either of body or mind.
That which gives pain, vexation, or misery.
torment (v. t.)
To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating misery upon, either of body or mind; to torture.
To pain; to distress; to afflict.
To tease; to vex; to harass; as, to be tormented with importunities, or with petty annoyances.
To put into great agitation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of torment
torment Sentence Examples
- The incessant buzzing of the mosquito left me in a state of torment.
- The relentless pain in his leg tormented him day and night.
- The memory of her betrayal haunted him, tormenting his thoughts.
- The torment of guilt weighed heavily upon her soul.
- The harsh words cut him to the quick, tormenting his ego.
- The relentless heat and humidity of the desert tormented the travelers.
- The fear of failure tormented her mind, leaving her sleepless and anxious.
- The constant need for money tormented his weary soul.
- The sight of the suffering children tormented her heart.
- The torment of loneliness consumed him as he sat isolated in his apartment.
FAQs About the word torment
unbearable physical pain, extreme mental distress, intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain, a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being
agony, misery, horror, torture, nightmare,murder, hell, ordeal, curse, misfortune
delight, pleasure, heaven, recreation, joy, recreation,heaven, pleasure, delight, joy
The incessant buzzing of the mosquito left me in a state of torment.
The relentless pain in his leg tormented him day and night.
The memory of her betrayal haunted him, tormenting his thoughts.
The torment of guilt weighed heavily upon her soul.