Vocabulary Entry

torment

|noun • verb

noun

Severe physical or mental suffering.

Example Sentences

"The patient experienced great torment from his illness."

"Memories of the war brought her torment for many years."

"He felt a torment within him that he couldn't describe."

verb

Example Sentences

"The constant noise tormented her, making it hard to concentrate."

"His guilt tormented him long after the mistake was made."

"They tormented the animal with cruel tricks."