Main Entry:

¹tor·ment

Pronunciation:

\ˈtȯr-ˌment\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French turment, torment, from Latin tormentum torture; akin to torquēre to twist — more at torture

Date:

14th century

1 : the infliction of torture (as by rack or wheel) 2 : extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : agony 3 : a source of vexation or pain