Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrmənt/
noun severe physical or mental suffering
A1 The loud noise was a torment to my ears.
A2 She couldn't bear the torment of being alone in the dark.
B1 The constant torment of his past mistakes haunted him every day.
B2 The emotional torment she experienced after the breakup was overwhelming.
C1 His inner torment drove him to seek therapy for his mental health issues.
C2 The psychological torment of the war left deep scars on his soul.
verb cause to experience severe physical or mental suffering
A1 The loud noise from the construction site torments the residents in the neighborhood.
A2 She was tormented by the thought of failing her exam.
B1 The memories of his past mistakes continued to torment him.
B2 The constant criticism from her boss tormented her mental health.
C1 The haunting memories of the war tormented the veteran for years.
C2 The guilt of his actions tormented him day and night.
formal The relentless torment of the prisoner's isolation was unbearable.
informal She couldn't take the torment of her noisy neighbors any longer.
slang I can't deal with the torment of my boss micromanaging me all the time.
figurative The haunting memories of her past continue to torment her every day.
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