to torment

verb/ɐtuɾmẽˈtaɾ/medium

a·tor·men·tar

Definition

To cause torment, intense physical or moral suffering; to harass persistently.

He was tormented by doubts about his decision.

The older children tormented the new kid at school.

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Common collocations

torment someonetormented by guilttorment with questions

Do latim 'attormentare', de 'tormentum' ('tormento').