Torment ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Torment ( verb )

1. To cause intense mental or emotional suffering to someone.
2. To subject someone to severe physical pain or suffering.
3. To trouble or harass someone constantly.

Origin:

The word torment comes from the latin word "tormentum" which means a means of causing pain or suffering.

Examples:

1. He tormented her with constant criticism.
2. She was tormented by the memory of the accident.
3. The prisoners were tormented by the guards.
4. The constant ringing in his ears tormented him.
5. The guilt tormented him for years.

(As a noun)

Torment ( noun )

1. To cause intense mental or emotional suffering to someone.
2. To subject someone to severe physical pain or suffering.
3. To trouble or harass someone constantly.

Origin:

The word torment comes from the latin word "tormentum" which means a means of causing pain or suffering.

Examples:

1. He tormented her with constant criticism.
2. She was tormented by the memory of the accident.
3. The prisoners were tormented by the guards.
4. The constant ringing in his ears tormented him.
5. The guilt tormented him for years.