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torment

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Main Entry: ²tor·ment

Pronunciation: \tȯr-ˈment, ˈtȯr-ˌ\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

1 : to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to <cattle tormented by flies>
2 : distort, twist

synonyms see afflict

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