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to torment

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐtuɾmẽˈtaɾ/a·tor·men·tar

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

“He was tormented by doubts about his decision.”
“The older children tormented the new kid at school.”

Common combinations

torment someonetormented by guilttorment with questions