Torment

Definition of Torment

Tor`ment´

n.	1.	(Mil. Antiq.) An engine for casting stones.
	2.	Extreme pain; anguish; torture; the utmost degree of misery, either of body or mind. The more I see Pleasures about me, so much more I feel Torment within me. - Milton.
	3.	That which gives pain, vexation, or misery. They brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments. - Matt. iv. 24.
v. t.	1.	To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating misery upon, either of body or mind; to torture. [imp. & p. p. tormented ; p. pr. & vb. n. tormenting.]
	2.	To pain; to distress; to afflict. Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. - Matt. viii. 6.
	3.	To tease; to vex; to harass; as, to be tormented with importunities, or with petty annoyances.
	4.	To put into great agitation.

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