英语词汇“tormented”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	tormented
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. tormented 1 of 2 adjective as in tortured Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tortured harassed persecuted frustrated plagued bedeviled badgered pestered harried provoked tested vexed troubled tried irritated hassled annoyed aggravated inconvenienced exasperated haggled bothered irked disturbed perturbed upset put out angry peeved galled pinpricked angered distressed displeased infuriated narked outraged indignant inflamed riled irate scunnered rankled roiled enflamed steaming teed off mad resentful sore fretful cross irritable ireful piqued irascible petulant peevish dyspeptic cantankerous bristly snappish bilious testy grumpy disapproving grouchy choleric huffy churlish snuffy shirty crabby ill-humored touchy bearish cranky fussy Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfied happy pleased calm content delighted serene placid tranquil peaceable pacific See More tormented 2 of 2 verb past tense of torment as in plagued to cause persistent suffering to he was tormented by nightmares about the accident Synonyms & Similar Words plagued tortured persecuted afflicted besieged cursed attacked anguished troubled bedeviled harrowed agonized beset racked bothered stung disturbed harassed struck oppressed hounded annoyed excruciated assailed pursued overwhelmed irritated vexed badgered aggravated agitated molested distressed disquieted dogged exasperated pestered grieved pained hurt worried harried discomforted perturbed tyrannized victimized upset irked rid stabbed stressed riled chafed flustered nettled bugged tried crushed peeved griped rode martyred discomposed strained overpowered rasped galled piqued put out grated pricked smarted smote panged wrung got vext hagrode Antonyms & Near Antonyms aided assisted helped abetted relieved delivered comforted released soothed consoled contented quieted solaced reprieved succored See More
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