torment
/ˈtɔrmɛnt/
noun
- Severe physical or mental suffering; great pain or distress.
- Her memories of the accident were a constant torment.
- The loud noise was a torment to his sensitive ears.
- The prisoner endured years of torment in the dungeon.
- Something that causes great suffering or annoyance.
- The long wait for news became a torment for the family.
- For the shy student, public speaking was a torment.
- The mosquito buzzing in the room was a torment all night.
verb
- To cause someone to suffer severe physical or mental pain.
- He was tormented by guilt after telling the lie.
- The bully would torment the smaller kids every day.
- The headache tormented her for hours.
- To annoy or tease someone in a persistent and unkind way.
- The constant questions tormented the tired teacher.
- The cat tormented the mouse before letting it go.
- Stop tormenting your brother with those silly jokes.
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