torments

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Definitions

noun

A catapult or other kind of war-engine.
Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture.
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.“He was bitter from the torments of the divorce system.”

verb

To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)“The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.”

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Synonyms

rack rag dun torture excruciate agony harassment anguish bedevilment badgering bedevil frustrate tantalize worrying curse crucify

Rhymes

laments represents presents portents events segments precedents malcontents dissents contents

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