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tormenting

/tɔrˈmɛntɪŋ/ /tɔːrˈmɛntɪŋ/

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verb

Tourmenter

To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

Examples :

"The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off."

L'enfant tourmentait les mouches en leur arrachant les ailes.

suffering action inhuman emotion mind

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noun

Tourment, supplice

The act by which somebody is tormented.

Examples :

"The constant tormenting of the small dog by the neighborhood kids was heartbreaking to watch. "

Le tourment constant du petit chien par les enfants du quartier était déchirant à regarder.

suffering action inhuman negative emotion mind

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adjective

Tourmentant, affligeant

Involving or causing torment.

Examples :

"The child's tormenting cough kept him awake all night. "

La toux affligeante de l'enfant l'a empêché de dormir toute la nuit.

suffering mind sensation character inhuman negative emotion