torment — severe physical or mental suffering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: severe physical or mental suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːrment/
Korean meaning: 극심한 고통, 괴로움
Korean pronunciation: **토**먼트
Example Sentences
- My little brother torments me by singing the same song 100 times a day.
- Waiting for exam results was absolute torment - I checked my phone every five minutes!
- The mosquitoes tormented us all night during the camping trip.
torment
NOUN//ˈtɔːrment//
severe physical or mental suffering
A family member experiences torment while waiting for medical news
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Origin
From Old French 'torment' and Latin 'tormentum', derived from 'torquere' meaning 'to twist' or 'to turn'. The word originally referred to a twisting or wrenching of the body, later extended to mean severe suffering or anguish.
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“My little brother torments me by singing the same song 100 times a day.”
“Waiting for exam results was absolute torment - I checked my phone every five minutes!”
“The mosquitoes tormented us all night during the camping trip.”
“She was tormented by the decision to quit her job.”
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