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Learn the meaning of torment with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
torment
(verb, noun)
torment
(verb, noun)
Meaning
to cause severe physical or mental suffering
Example
"The cruel prank caused her to torment her friends with guilt."
Synonyms
anguishtorturedistress
Antonyms
comfortreliefease
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'tormentare', meaning to twist or torture.
Related word forms
verb: tormented
noun: tormentor
adjective: tormenting
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