Meaning & Definition of word "Torment"

Torment

/ˈtɔːr.mɛnt/

1. Severe physical or mental suffering.
- Example: The torment of losing a loved one can be unbearable.
2. A source of great suffering.
- Example: His constant indecision became a torment for his friends.

1. To cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone.
- Example: The cruel mockery tormented the young boy.
2. To annoy or bother someone persistently.
- Example: The constant noise from the construction site tormented the residents.
3. To cause persistent worry or distress.
- Example: He was tormented by doubts about his decision.

Middle English, from Old French torment, from Latin tormentum, meaning 'a twist, a torture'.

a torment to someone:

A source of suffering or annoyance to someone.

tortured by something:

To be in extreme mental or emotional pain due to something.

torn between choices:

Experiencing inner conflict or torment over decisions.

anguish:

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

affliction:

Something that causes pain or suffering.

torture:

The act of inflicting severe pain as punishment or a way to force someone to do something.

Meaning: To mess with someone.

Example Sentence: Stop tormenting him; it's not funny.

Meaning: To struggle emotionally.

Example Sentence: She was tormented over her decision to move.