tormenting (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrˌmɛntɪŋ/

Definition

Causing severe physical or mental suffering.

Examples

• The constant, nagging pain was tormenting her.

• His guilt over the accident was tormenting him for years.

• The relentless heat and lack of water were tormenting the stranded hikers.

How to Use tormenting

torment someone (collocation)

To cause someone to suffer. — "The bullies were tormenting the new student."

torment someone with something (prepositional phrase)

To cause someone to suffer by repeatedly using or showing them something. — "He was tormented with guilt over his actions."

Synonyms of tormenting

Words with a similar meaning to tormenting:

• bothering
• hurting
• agonizing
• harassing

Antonyms of tormenting

Words with the opposite meaning to tormenting:

• pleasing
• comforting
• soothing

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