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torment
/ˈtɔːmɛnt/
noun
męka
Also
udręka(f)
Definition
Severe physical or mental suffering; a source of such suffering.
Examples
He endured years of torment in prison.
Znosił lata męki w więzieniu.
The constant noise was a torment to him.
Ciągły hałas był dla niego udręką.
Collocations
mental tormentphysical tormentcause torment
verb
dręczyć
Also
męczyćzadręczać
Definition
To cause someone to experience severe physical or mental suffering.
Examples
He was tormented by guilt for years.
Przez lata dręczyły go wyrzuty sumienia.
The bullies tormented the smaller children.
Łobuzy dręczyły mniejsze dzieci.
Collocations
torment someone withtormented by guiltconstantly torment
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