torment

noun
UK: /tɔːˈment/
US: /tɔːrˈment/

  1. Extreme pain or suffering, either physical or mental.

    1. The prisoner suffered constant torment.
    2. The relentless bullying was a daily torment for the young student forcing him to isolate.

Synonyms

agony suffering torture plague badger harass
torment verb

  1. To cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone.

    1. Don't torment your little brother.
    2. The memories of the war still torment him even many years after the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "torment" is /tɔːˈment/ in British English and /tɔːrˈment/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "torment": agony, suffering, torture, plague, badger, harass.

Example usage of "torment": "The prisoner suffered constant torment.". More examples on the page.