tourment

[US]/ˈtʊərmənt/
[UK]/ˈtʊrment/

Translation

n.intense mental or physical suffering; a state of suffering or anguish

Phrases & Collocations

end tourment

face tourment

tourment pain

mental tourment

under tourment

tourmenting soul

tourment of love

tourmented heart

tourment and pain

tourmenting thoughts

Example Sentences

the sheer volume of work began to torment him.

guilt continued to torment the dishonest accountant.

memories of the accident tormented her for years.

physical pain can torment patients without proper medication.

don't let irrational fears torment your mind.

the unexplained noise seemed to torment the nervous dog.

deep regret can torment a person's soul.

stop tormenting your brother with those annoying questions.

the tropical heat began to torment the travelers.

uncertainty about the future began to torment him.

jealousy can torment relationships if left unchecked.

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