Torment

/ˈtɔːr.mɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Severe physical or mental suffering.

The torment of losing a loved one can be unbearable.

A source of great suffering.

His constant indecision became a torment for his friends.

verb

To cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone.

The cruel mockery tormented the young boy.

To annoy or bother someone persistently.

The constant noise from the construction site tormented the residents.

To cause persistent worry or distress.

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.

To mess with someone.

Stop tormenting him; it's not funny.

To struggle emotionally.

She was tormented over her decision to move.