英语词汇“torments”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

torment

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tor·ment tȯr-ˈment How to pronounce torment (audio)

ˈtȯr-ˌment How to pronounce torment (audio)

tormented; tormenting; torments

transitive verb

: to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to

cattle tormented by flies

tormented by doubt

She liked me, but she laughed at me, and tormented me …

Charles Dickens

: distort, twist

tormented adjective

… Emily—who is easily one of the most tormented characters of the show …

Rowan Born

The Witch makes the mundane sinister, from the tormented shapes of the corn husks in the field to the weird glow of pewter by candlelight.

Katy Waldman

Example Sentences

Noun No one could understand his inner torment. After years of torment, she left her husband. The mosquitoes were a constant torment. Verb Not knowing where she was tormented him. he was tormented by nightmares about the accident

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The hostility and her increasing isolation send her into a state of mental torment and confusion.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2022 The same spiritual torment has afflicted them in different ways.

Sam Sacks, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 But on Friday, the Dodgers’ recent torment of the Padres persisted.

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Alma, about to take her vows, is visited by her brother Erik, who reveals a secret tragedy in the past, plunging Alma into torment.

John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2022 Wright does pensive sternness and Paul does frazzled torment better than just about anybody.

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2022 The 49ers wide receiver was thrilled that head coach Kyle Shanahan, an exacting ex-college wideout, would have a new target to torment.

Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 One particular Yulin celebrant will select this animal and decide this—this heart-wrenching display of agonizing torment—is today’s lunch.

Liza Lentini, SPIN, 16 June 2022 Japanese Breakfast, led by budding superstar Michelle Zauner, turns personal longing, torment, love and confusion into ethereal indie pop songs.

Patrick Foster, Washington Post, 16 June 2022

Verb

The agency, through the directives of this initiative, used surveillance to psychologically torment, blackmail, charge, prosecute, and smear activists—most of whom were Black.

Reina Sultan, Essence, 11 Sep. 2022 Years on end of poor stock returns would torment anyone who isn’t prepared for a long grind.

Jason Zweig, WSJ, 20 May 2022 Why torment yourself awaiting an apology that is not likely to come – or an apology that sounds lame.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 4 June 2022 All the shame, all the self-doubt, all the embarrassment, all the frustration of the scam, all back to torment her once again.

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2022 Never underestimate the creativity of a show that once had a character bury her rival alive — and then torment her through a walkie-talkie.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 June 2022 Vecna is the most sinister villain of the series, who psychologically preys on teens’ worst fears to torment and kill them.

Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022 José Leonardo Araujo, a 33-year-old lawyer in Caracas, has spent his adult life in and out of therapy to deal with the suicidal thoughts that torment him at least monthly.

Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 At Carlisle and across the country, children were taken far from their families, banned from speaking their languages and cut off from their culture, a legacy that continues to torment tribes and families today.

Jeff Gammage, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 See More

单词	torments
释义	torment 1 of 2 noun tor·ment ˈtȯr-ˌment 1 : extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : agony She wrung her hands piteously together, looking like a soul in torment. Lucy Maud Montgomery 2 : a source of vexation or pain Love is a delight; but hate a torment. Herman Melville … the twin torments of his probable manic depression and chronic stomach pains. Neal Karlen 3 : the infliction of torture (as by rack or wheel) torment 2 of 2 verb tor·ment tȯr-ˈment ˈtȯr-ˌment tormented; tormenting; torments transitive verb 1 : to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to cattle tormented by flies tormented by doubt She liked me, but she laughed at me, and tormented me … Charles Dickens 2 : distort, twist tormented adjective … Emily—who is easily one of the most tormented characters of the show … Rowan Born The Witch makes the mundane sinister, from the tormented shapes of the corn husks in the field to the weird glow of pewter by candlelight. Katy Waldman Synonyms Noun agony Gehenna hell horror misery murder nightmare torture Verb afflict agonize anguish bedevil beset besiege curse excruciate harrow persecute plague rack torture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun No one could understand his inner torment. After years of torment, she left her husband. The mosquitoes were a constant torment. Verb Not knowing where she was tormented him. he was tormented by nightmares about the accident Recent Examples on the Web Noun The hostility and her increasing isolation send her into a state of mental torment and confusion. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2022 The same spiritual torment has afflicted them in different ways. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 But on Friday, the Dodgers’ recent torment of the Padres persisted. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Alma, about to take her vows, is visited by her brother Erik, who reveals a secret tragedy in the past, plunging Alma into torment. John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2022 Wright does pensive sternness and Paul does frazzled torment better than just about anybody. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2022 The 49ers wide receiver was thrilled that head coach Kyle Shanahan, an exacting ex-college wideout, would have a new target to torment. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 One particular Yulin celebrant will select this animal and decide this—this heart-wrenching display of agonizing torment—is today’s lunch. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 16 June 2022 Japanese Breakfast, led by budding superstar Michelle Zauner, turns personal longing, torment, love and confusion into ethereal indie pop songs. Patrick Foster, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Verb The agency, through the directives of this initiative, used surveillance to psychologically torment, blackmail, charge, prosecute, and smear activists—most of whom were Black. Reina Sultan, Essence, 11 Sep. 2022 Years on end of poor stock returns would torment anyone who isn’t prepared for a long grind. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 20 May 2022 Why torment yourself awaiting an apology that is not likely to come – or an apology that sounds lame. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 4 June 2022 All the shame, all the self-doubt, all the embarrassment, all the frustration of the scam, all back to torment her once again. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2022 Never underestimate the creativity of a show that once had a character bury her rival alive — and then torment her through a walkie-talkie. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 June 2022 Vecna is the most sinister villain of the series, who psychologically preys on teens’ worst fears to torment and kill them. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2022 José Leonardo Araujo, a 33-year-old lawyer in Caracas, has spent his adult life in and out of therapy to deal with the suicidal thoughts that torment him at least monthly. Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 At Carlisle and across the country, children were taken far from their families, banned from speaking their languages and cut off from their culture, a legacy that continues to torment tribes and families today. Jeff Gammage, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French turment, torment, from Latin tormentum torture; akin to torquēre to twist — more at torture entry 1 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing torment self-torment self-torment Kids Definition torment 1 of 2 verb tor·ment tȯr-ˈment tormented; tormenting 1 : to cause severe suffering of body or mind to Flies tormented the cattle. 2 : vex sense 1, harass All last year we tormented Webb. Mostly little stuff, like messing with his locker … Jerry Spinelli, Crash torment 2 of 2 noun tor·ment ˈtȯr-ˌment 1 : extreme pain or distress of body or mind 2 : a cause of suffering in mind or body The waiting was torment. torments 1 of 2 noun plural of torment 1 as in tortures a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness the released soldiers gave interviews trying to explain to civilians the torment that prisoners of war experience Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tortures nightmares agonies horrors miseries hells curses murders ordeals tragedies misfortunes tribulations calamities Gehennas afflictions trials crosses thorns galls drags calvaries downers bummers Antonyms & Near Antonyms heavens pleasures joys delights fun entertainments diversions recreations riots paradises picnics larks See More 2 as in distresses a state of great suffering of body or mind was in torment for weeks after he broke up with his girlfriend Synonyms & Similar Words distresses pains agonies miseries anguishes tortures tribulations woes straits pangs hurts sorrows discomforts afflictions travails hardships racks dangers heartbreaks excruciations heartaches troubles difficulties aches emergencies crosses crucibles rigors trials throes asperities stitches twinges pinches jeopardies Antonyms & Near Antonyms consolations solaces comforts eases alleviations reliefs assuagements securities peaces well-beings See More 3 as in demons a source of persistent emotional distress insomnia that was caused by a host of nighttime torments Synonyms & Similar Words demons terrors afflictions hang-ups daemons bugaboos hobgoblins bugbears ogres bêtes noires bogeys bogies torments 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of torment as in plagues to cause persistent suffering to he was tormented by nightmares about the accident Synonyms & Similar Words plagues tortures persecutes afflicts anguishes attacks curses besieges troubles besets agonizes harrows bothers bedevils racks stings distresses excruciates strikes pursues assails annoys disturbs aggravates discomforts pains dogs harasses worries hounds oppresses stresses harries overwhelms irritates exasperates disquiets grieves molests bugs hurts vexes pangs pesters rides badgers irks tyrannizes agitates gripes upsets riles tries grates chafes nettles peeves smites stabs flusters strains perturbs victimizes pricks piques galls martyrs rasps discomposes crushes overpowers wrings smarts puts out gets hagrides Antonyms & Near Antonyms aids abets relieves assists helps soothes comforts contents releases delivers quiets solaces succors consoles reprieves See More
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