tormenting

UK
/ˈtɔː.mentɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɔrˌmɛntɪŋ/

Translations

tormentinggerund / present participle
UK
/tɔːˈmentɪŋ/
US
/tɔrˈmɛntɪŋ/
The tormenting pain in his leg made it difficult for him to walk.
Мучительная боль в его ноге затрудняла ему ходьбу.
The tormenting noise from the construction site kept her awake all night.
Надоедливый шум со стройки не давал ей уснуть всю ночь.
tormentingnoun
tormentings
pl
His constant tormenting of the dog finally drew the neighbor's complaint.
Его постоянные издевательства над собакой, наконец, вызвали жалобу соседа.
Additional translations
tormentverb

tormenting

Gerund

tormented
Past Simple
tormented
Past Participle
tormenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɔː.ment/
US
/ˈtɔrˌmɛnt/

Definitions

tormentinggerund / present participle
Causing severe physical or mental suffering.
The tormenting pain in his leg made it difficult for him to walk.
Causing annoyance or distress.
The tormenting noise from the construction site kept her awake all night.
tormentingnoun
The act or practice of tormenting; persistent harassment or persecution.
His constant tormenting of the dog finally drew the neighbor's complaint.
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.