torment
Cross references: 1. afflict 1. tor.ment \'to.r-.ment\ n [ME, fr. OF, fr. L tormentum torture, fr. torque-re to twist -] more at TORTURE 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 2. tor.ment \to.r-'ment, 'to.r-.\ vt 1a: to cause severe suffering of body or mind to : AFFLICT, DIS TRESS 1b: to stir up : AGITATE {~ed seas} 1c: to cause worry or vexation to : HARASS 2: DISTORT, TWIST