torment — severe physical or mental suffering
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: severe physical or mental suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːrment/
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
The prisoner endured endless torment in the dungeon's cold stone cell.
Each cement segment holds his torment
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
From Latin 'torquere' (to twist) + suffix '-mentum' (noun indicating a means or result) = torment (a means of twisting/suffering)
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📝Examples
“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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