TORMENT


Meaning of TORMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: to ̇ r- ' ment, ' to ̇ r- ˌ

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

1 : to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to <cattle torment ed by flies>

2 : DISTORT , TWIST

synonyms see AFFLICT

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.