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TORMENTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Torments.

Torments - as a noun

Unbearable physical pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
torture7

Extreme mental distress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anguish11torture7

Intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

Example: "An agony of doubt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agony9torture7

A feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

Example: "So great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harassment15

A severe affliction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curse7

The act of harassing someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badgering14bedevilment19worrying15

Torments - as a verb

Torment emotionally or mentally

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excruciate21rack10torture7

Treat cruelly

Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13crucify17dun4frustrate12rag4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Subject to torture

Example: "The sinners will be tormented in hell, according to the bible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excruciate21torture7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injure13wound9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He torments his little sister by constantly stealing her toys."
"She torments herself with thoughts of what could have been."
"The haunting melody torments my dreams every night."
"The relentless heat and humidity torments the residents of this city."
"The bully torments his classmates by spreading rumors about them."
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Word Game Points

Is TORMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torments is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TORMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TORMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torments is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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