🇬🇧 Torment meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Torment is a state of severe physical or mental suffering. It can be caused by something that is very painful, distressing, or annoying, making someone feel extremely uncomfortable or unhappy.

The torment of hearing my little sister practice the recorder for an hour was unforgettable.

My dog's torment was watching me eat a burger without sharing a single bite.

The torment of running out of toilet paper while in the bathroom is real.

My cat’s torment was having to wait a whole five minutes for breakfast.

Listening to my dad tell the same joke for the tenth time was pure torment.

The old dog lay in the alley, its eyes full of torment. Curled on the street, the thirst was a slow torment; the hunger was a steady torment. Each step brought fresh torment to its thin paws. A girl found water and pressed a cup to its lips. The dog's last sigh eased the torment and the girl wept.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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