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torment

UK
/tɔːˈmɛnt/
US
/tɔrˈmɛnt/

Translations

tormentnoun
torments
pl
UK
/tɔːˈmɛnt/
US
/tɔrˈmɛnt/
The constant noise from the construction site was a torment to the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier était un tourment pour les habitants.
Additional translations
fléauPour une source de gêne, de souffrance ou de harcèlement.
suppliceSurtout pour une souffrance physique ou morale intense.
Synonyms
suffering
anguish
affliction
torture
misery
agony
pain
distress
tormentverb
tormented
Past Simple
tormented
Past Participle
tormenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɔː.ment/
US
/ˈtɔrˌmɛnt/
Guilt tormented him for years after the accident.
La culpabilité l’a tourmenté pendant des années après l’accident.
Additional translations
harcelerPour l’idée d’importuner ou de persécuter de façon répétée.
Synonyms
torture
agonize
plague
afflict
persecute
harry
harrow
bedevil
haunt
pester
distress
tormenting

Definitions

tormentnoun
Severe physical or mental suffering.
The constant noise from the construction site was a torment to the residents.
A source of harassment, annoyance, or pain.
The bully was a torment to the younger students at school.
tormentverb
To cause someone to experience severe physical or mental suffering.
Guilt tormented him for years after the accident.
To annoy or pester persistently; to tease.
The children tormented the cat by pulling its tail.
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