torment

• Nom désignant une souffrance physique ou morale extrême, ou l'action ou la chose qui cause une telle douleur ou un tel supplice.

A noun referring to extreme physical or mental suffering, or the act of causing such pain or distress.

1. Unbearable physical painB2formal

   Extreme and agonizing physical suffering that is difficult to endure.

   Douleur physique insupportable

   • The injury caused him great torment.
   • She was in torment from the severe burns.
   • The patient cried out in torment.

   Synonymesagonyanguishdistressmiserypainsufferingtorture

2. Extreme mental distressB2formal

   Severe emotional or psychological suffering, often from worry, guilt, or grief.

   Tourment (détresse mentale extrême)

   • He was in torment over his decision.
   • The memory of the accident filled her with torment.
   • Mental torment can be as painful as physical pain.

   Synonymesagonyanguishdistressmiserypainsufferingtorturewoe

   Antonymescomfortconsolationcontentmentdelighthappinessjoypeacesolace

3. Intense sufferingB2formal

   Acute mental or physical pain that overwhelms a person.

   Tourment

   • The prisoner endured years of torment.
   • She felt a torment of guilt after the argument.
   • The torment of losing a loved one never fully fades.

   Synonymesagonyanguishdistresshellmiseryordealpainsufferingtorture

   Antonymescomfortdelighteasehappinessjoypleasurerelief

4. Intense annoyanceB2informal

   A feeling of extreme irritation or frustration caused by persistent harassment or bother.

   tourment

   • The constant noise was a torment to her.
   • His teasing became a real torment for the younger kids.
   • The endless questions were a torment to the tired teacher.

   Synonymesaggravationannoyanceexasperationfrustrationirritationvexation

   Antonymescomfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

5. Severe afflictionC1formal

   A cause of great suffering or hardship, often a long-term condition or situation.

   affliction sévère

   • Poverty is a torment for many families.
   • The disease was a lifelong torment for him.
   • War brings torment to entire populations.

   Synonymesafflictionbaneburdencrosscurseordealplaguescourgetrialtribulation

   Antonymesblessingcomfortconsolationreliefsolace

6. Act of harassingB2formal

   The act of deliberately causing someone pain, distress, or annoyance.

   Action de harceler

   • The torment of the prisoners was condemned by the court.
   • Bullying is a form of torment that can have lasting effects.
   • She endured years of torment from her abusive partner.

   Synonymesabuseannoyancebullyingharassmentpersecutionpesteringtorturevexation

   Antonymescomfortconsolationrelief

• Verbe désignant l'action de causer à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose de fortes souffrances physiques ou morales.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing severe physical or mental suffering or distress to someone or something.

1. Cause severe mental or emotional sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone to experience great mental or emotional pain, often through persistent worry, guilt, or fear.

   tourmenter

   • The memory of the accident continued to torment her for years.
   • He was tormented by doubts about his decision.
   • The thought of failing the exam tormented him every night.

   Synonymesafflictagonizecrucifydistressharassharrowpersecuteplagueracktorture

   Antonymescalmcheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Treat with cruelty or harassmentB2formal

   To deliberately cause physical or emotional pain to someone or something, often repeatedly.

   tourmenter

   • The older boys would torment the younger ones on the playground.
   • The cat tormented the mouse before finally letting it go.
   • She felt tormented by her colleagues' constant teasing.

   Synonymesabuseafflictbedevilharassharryhoundmistreatpersecuteplaguetorture

   Antonymescomfortconsoledelighthelppleaserelievesoothesupport

3. Subject to physical tortureC1formal

   To inflict severe physical pain on someone, often as a punishment or to extract information.

   Soumettre à la torture physique

   • The prisoners were tormented by their captors in the dungeon.
   • Historical accounts describe how rebels were tormented before execution.
   • The interrogators tormented the spy to reveal the secret codes.

   Synonymesexcruciateracktorture