CEFR B2

torment

noun, verb

Meaning

Severe physical or mental suffering.

Examples

The prisoners of war were subjected to terrible torment.
His guilt was a constant torment, keeping him awake at night.

Synonyms: pain, suffering, anguish, agony

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torment (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Definition

Severe physical or mental suffering.

Examples

The prisoners of war were subjected to terrible torment.
His guilt was a constant torment, keeping him awake at night.
She endured the torment of chemotherapy with great courage.

How to Use torment

torment someone (prepositional phrase): To cause suffering to a person. — "The bully would torment the younger children every day."
torment of (prepositional phrase): The suffering caused by a specific thing or situation. — "He lived in the torment of uncertainty about his future."

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