tormented

Phonetic Respelling: [ verb tawr-ment, tawr-ment; noun tawr-ment ]

Definition:

v. 1 to cause pain and suffering; 2 to annoy tease or cause to feel worry.

Sentence:

The children tormented the stuttering teacher.

More example sentences:

The children tormented the stuttering teacher.

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Chris constantly teased and tormented Miranda. What does 'torment' mean?

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How did Mrs. Dowdel identify the bully who tormented Bob?

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Who tormented her from the village?

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Synonyms:

agony; anguish; grief; misery; pain; torture

Antonyms:

glee; happiness; joy