torment

Definitions of torment
  1. noun
    the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
    synonyms: gemartel, kwelling, pijniging, tortuur
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    types:
    kruisdood, kruisiging, kruisoffer
    the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
    versnippering
    the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
    type of:
    actie, persecutie, prosecutie, rechtsvervolging, vervolging
    the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
  2. noun
    extreme mental distress
    synonyms: kwelling, tortuur
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    type of:
    lijden
    psychological suffering
  3. noun
    unbearable physical pain
    synonyms: kwelling, tortuur
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    type of:
    pijn, zeer
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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