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Definition torment in British English

torment verb

[transitive] verb
/tɔː(r)ˈment/
1

to make someone suffer severe physical or mental pain, often deliberately

Example

She was tormented by her memories.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress suffer hurt ache
2

to annoy someone, especially for fun

Example

The bigger kids keep tormenting him.

Synonyms and related words
annoy provoke anger
Definition torment in British English