torment
word
/ˈtɔɹˌmɛnt/, /tɔɹˈmɛnt/
TOR-ment (noun), tor-MENT (verb)
/ˈtɔːˌmɛnt/, /tɔːˈmɛnt/
TAW-ment (noun), taw-MENT (verb)
Definition
Severe physical or mental pain, or to cause someone great suffering in body or mind.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or literary contexts, often to describe intense suffering. Can be a noun or verb. As a verb: 'to torment someone'. Common with phrases like 'emotional torment' or 'a tormenting thought'. Not used casually for mild discomfort.
Spanish: tormentar - tortura (emocional) - sufrimientoPortuguese (BR): torturar - tormento (emocional)Portuguese (PT): torturar - tormento (emocional)Chinese (Simplified): 折磨 - 痛苦Chinese (Traditional): 折磨 - 痛苦Hindi: यातना - पीड़ाArabic: عذاب - معاناةBengali: যন্ত্রণা - অত্যাচার (verb)Russian: мучение - мучитьJapanese: 苦しみ - 苦しめるVietnamese: dày vò - tra tấn (nghĩa bóng và đen)Korean: 고통 - 괴롭히다Turkish: ızdırap - işkence - eziyet - azapUrdu: عذاب - اذیت کرناIndonesian: siksaan - menyiksa
Example Sentences
The loud noise tormented the baby all night.
basic
His guilty thoughts were a constant torment.
basic
This headache is really tormenting me today.
natural
Why do you let that memory torment you after all these years?
natural
She couldn't sleep, tormented by worry about her exams.
natural
He felt great torment after his friend's betrayal.
basic