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Torment

noun

/ˈtɔːr.ment/

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

The prisoner was in constant torment.

tormented soul

suffering, agony, anguish, torture, pain, misery

Entry 1

suffering, agony, anguish, torture, pain

Entry 2

agony, suffering, torture, misery

comfort, relief, peace, pleasure, joy

Entry 1

comfort, relief, peace, pleasure, joy

Entry 2

comfort, relief, peace

mental torment, physical torment, years of torment, endure torment, torment someone, in torment, great torment

Entry 1

mental torment, physical torment, years of torment, endure torment

Entry 2

mental torment, torment someone, in torment, great torment

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

A list of items arranged in order, or to arrange data systematically for reference.

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.