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Torment (Verb)

Meaning 1

Subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

  • Torture
  • Excruciate

Hypernyms

  • Injure
  • Wound

Hyponyms

  • Martyr
  • Martyrize
  • Rack

Related Words

  • Torment (noun)
  • Tormenter (noun)

Meaning 2

Treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

  • Rag
  • Crucify
  • Bedevil
  • Frustrate
  • Dun

Hypernyms

  • Chevy
  • Harry
  • Chivvy
  • Beset
  • Chevvy
  • Chivy
  • Hassle
  • Molest
  • Provoke
  • Plague

Hyponyms

  • Beleaguer
  • Badger
  • Bug
  • Pester
  • Oppress

Related Words

  • Torment (noun)
  • Tormenter (noun)
  • Tormentor (noun)

Meaning 3

Torment emotionally or mentally.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • Her past mistakes continued to torment her every waking moment, filling her with regret and sorrow.
  • The loss of his loved one has tormented him for years, and he still struggles to come to terms with it.
  • The guilt of his secret has begun to torment him, and he doesn't know how much longer he can keep it hidden.
  • The memories of the traumatic event tormented her, making it difficult for her to sleep at night.
  • Her cruel words have tormented him for years, and he still can't forgive her for the hurt she caused.

Synonyms

  • Torture
  • Excruciate
  • Rack

Hypernyms

  • Anguish
  • Hurt

Related Words

  • Torment (noun)
  • Tormenter (noun)
  • Tormentor (noun)
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