Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Torment.
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Torment - as a noun
Intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
Example: "An agony of doubt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agony9torture7A feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
Example: "So great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harassment15Torment - as a verb
Treat cruelly
Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13crucify17dun4frustrate12rag4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Subject to torture
Example: "The sinners will be tormented in hell, according to the bible"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excruciate21torture7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injure13wound9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She endured years of torment at the hands of her abusive parents."
"The prisoner's only solace was to be free from the torment of his cellmates."
"The torments of guilt and regret haunted him every night."
"The torment of losing a loved one is immeasurable."
"He inflicted mental torment on his enemies through psychological warfare."
Word Game Points
Is TORMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TORMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TORMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTORMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is TORMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torment is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTORMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
