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Britannica Dictionary definition of TORMENT. 1. [noncount] : extreme physical or mental pain. She lived in torment [= anguish] for the rest of her life. No one could understand his inner torment. After years of torment, she left her husband. 2. [count] : something that causes extreme physical or mental pain. The mosquitoes were a constant torment.
What does the verb torment mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb torment , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
tormented: 1 adj experiencing intense pain especially mental pain “a small tormented schoolboy” Synonyms: anguished , tortured sorrowful experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss adj tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears Synonyms: hag-ridden , hagridden troubled ...
TORMENTING definition: 1. present participle of torment 2. to cause a person or animal to suffer or worry: . Learn more.
Definition of torment noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
torment meaning: 1. to make someone suffer or worry a lot: 2. extreme unhappiness or pain. Learn more.
IPA. Dictionary definition of torment. To cause severe physical or mental pain, anguish, or distress to someone. "The relentless mosquitoes would torment us throughout the night." Detailed meaning of torment. It involves intentionally inflicting suffering or tormenting someone emotionally, psychologically, or physically.
