😖torment

noun, verb
/ˈtɔːr.ment/

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example Sentences

The prisoner was in constant torment.

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

Example Expressions

tormented soul

Synonyms

agony, suffering, torture, misery, anguish, pain
Entry 1
agony, suffering, torture, misery
Entry 2
suffering, agony, anguish, torture, pain

Antonyms

comfort, relief, peace, pleasure, joy
Entry 1
comfort, relief, peace
Entry 2
comfort, relief, peace, pleasure, joy

Collocations

mental torment, torment someone, in torment, great torment, physical torment, years of torment, endure torment
Entry 1
mental torment, torment someone, in torment, great torment
Entry 2
mental torment, physical torment, years of torment, endure torment

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