Antonyms for torment

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : verb tawr-ment, tawr-ment; noun tawr-ment

Phonetic Transcription : verb tɔrˈmɛnt, ˈtɔr mɛnt; noun ˈtɔr mɛnt

Definition of torment

Origin : late 13c., "inflicting of torture," also "state of great suffering," from Old French tourment (11c.), from Latin tormentum "twisted sling, rack," related to torquere "to twist" (see thwart).

noun severe mental distress
verb be or make very upset

Example sentences :

You've come to torment us before the time; do cease this noise!
Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford

The torment was far too racking for such futile fashion of lamentation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

It seemed to relieve the tension drawn by the other woman's torment.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

From the top of the narrow staircase to the foot, and he had lived a year's torment!
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The reply of the young man was merely a brief mention of the place of torment.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

But the torment of spirit moved faster than ever and devoured me.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

It clangs and bangs and whangs at 'em till the day of rest is a torment.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 6. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

I owe it to your friendship not to torment you with unnecessary apprehensions.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

And in that case, what torment and what peril might not be hers?
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Her love was now changed to disdain, which pride assisted to torment her.
Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding

Synonyms for torment

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