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torment Definition and Meaning in English (torment definition)

noun
Synonyms:agonydistresstorture
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Torment definition: Torment refers to severe physical or mental suffering.

Definitions of Torment

  1. 1noun

    Torment refers to severe physical or mental suffering.

  2. 2verb

    To torment someone means to cause them severe physical or mental suffering.

Example Sentences

“The prisoner endured years of torment.”

“He was tormented by guilt over his past actions.”

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Inflected Word Forms

present participletormenting
agent nountormentor
adjectivetormented

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

mental tormentcollocation

Severe psychological suffering or distress.

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