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tormenting

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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