What does torment mean?

severe physical pain or mental suffering to cause someone severe suffering or repeated distress

How is torment pronounced?

UK /ˈtɔːment/, US /ˈtɔːrment/.

/ˈtɔːment/ · /ˈtɔːrment/

CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6954 in the learning path

剧烈痛苦；折磨

n. severe physical pain or mental suffering

剧烈痛苦；折磨

v. to cause someone severe suffering or repeated distress

使痛苦；折磨；烦扰

The constant itching was a torment all night.

持续的瘙痒折磨了我整整一夜。

Persistent uncertainty about employment can torment workers and undermine their mental health over time.

就业状况长期不确定会折磨劳动者，并逐渐损害他们的心理健康。

名词重音在首音节；动词重音在第二音节。

What does torment mean?: severe physical pain or mental suffering to cause someone severe suffering or repeated distress
How is torment pronounced?: UK /ˈtɔːment/, US /ˈtɔːrment/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.