torment
verb (used with object)
to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain.
has tormented
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present perfectof torment (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Saturday would be a good place to start against the team that has tormented Cronin the most.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2024
In many countries, a surge in inflation has tormented consumers and policymakers, but in Japan, which more often grappled with growth-sapping deflation, the recent rise in prices has been welcomed by most economists.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
Dazzlingly-quick feet from Georginio Rutter wins Leeds a corner, he has tormented the Millwall defence today.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2024
It was another instance of self-subterfuge in a season of mistakes that has tormented the Terrapins and head coach Mike Locksley.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2021
I think of my sister, who understands that cardboard forts can become all too real, and I think of the captain, who has tormented me yet has trained me for this moment.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
