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adjective
- 1. inflicting severe physical or mental suffering: "peace from his tormenting thoughts"
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Torment is a noun or verb that means extreme pain or distress of body or mind, or a cause of suffering. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of torment.
Tormenting is the present participle of torment, which means to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry. See how to use tormenting in sentences from various sources and learn related words and phrases.
Torment is a noun or verb that means great mental or physical suffering, or something that causes such pain. Learn how to use torment in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.
Torment means to cause great physical or mental pain, suffering, or harassment. It can also be a noun for the state of agony or a source of trouble. See how to use torment in a sentence and find related words.
Tormenting is the present participle of torment, which means to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry. See how to use tormenting in sentences and related words and phrases.
1. /ˈtɔrˌmɛnt/ intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain. 2. /ˌtɔrˈmɛnt/ make suffer emotionally or mentally. IPA guide. Other forms: tormented; torments; tormenting. By repeatedly trying to make someone miserable you torment them. The noun torment is the result of the verb torment.
Tormenting means causing great physical pain or mental anguish, or being a source of harassment, annoyance, or pain. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and related terms in this online dictionary.