I. ˈtȯr-ˌment noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French turment, torment, from Latin tormentum torture; akin to torquēre to twist — more at torture
Date: 14th century
1. : the infliction of torture (as by rack or wheel)
2. : extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : agony
3. : a source of vexation or pain
II. tȯr-ˈment, ˈtȯr-ˌ 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