torment

TOR'MENT, noun [Latin tormentum.; torqueo, torno; Eng. tour; that is, from twisting, straining.] 1. Extreme pain; anguish; the utmost degree of misery, either of body or mind. The more I see Pleasure about me, so much I feel Torment within me. Lest they also come into this place of torment Luke 16:28. Revelation 9:5. 14. 2. That which gives pain, vexation or misery. They brought to him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments. Matthew 4:24. 3. An engine for casting stones. TORMENT', verb transitive To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating pain and misery, either of body or mind. Art thou come hither to torment us before the time? Matthew 8:29. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone. Revelation 14:11. 1. To pain; to distress. Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Matthew 8:29. 2. To tease; to vex; to harass; as, to be tormented with importunities, or with petty annoyances. 3. To put into great agitation. They soaring on main wing Tormented all the air. [Unusual.]