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torment

Perplex vs Torment - What's the difference?

perplex | torment | Related terms |

Perplex is a related term of torment.


In lang=en terms the difference between perplex and torment

is that perplex is to involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between perplex and torment

is that perplex is (obsolete) intricate; difficult while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between perplex and torment

is that perplex is to cause to feel baffled; to while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As an adjective perplex

is (obsolete) intricate; difficult.

As a noun torment is

(obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

Disquiet vs Torment - What's the difference?

disquiet | torment | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between disquiet and torment

is that disquiet is want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety while torment is a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between disquiet and torment

is that disquiet is make (someone) worried or anxious while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture..

As an adjective disquiet

is deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy.

Torment vs Tear - What's the difference?

torment | tear | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of tear.


In lang=en terms the difference between torment and tear

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while tear is to produce tears.

As nouns the difference between torment and tear

is that torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine while tear is a hole or break caused by tearing or tear can be a drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

As verbs the difference between torment and tear

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while tear is to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate or tear can be to produce tears.

Torment vs Intimidation - What's the difference?

torment | intimidation |


As nouns the difference between torment and intimidation

is that torment is a catapult or other kind of war-engine while intimidation is the act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated; as, the voters were kept from the polls by intimidation.

As a verb torment

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

Weary vs Torment - What's the difference?

weary | torment | Related terms |

Weary is a related term of torment.


As verbs the difference between weary and torment

is that weary is to make or to become weary while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As an adjective weary

is having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

As a noun torment is

(obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

Atrocity vs Torment - What's the difference?

atrocity | torment | Related terms |

Atrocity is a related term of torment.


As nouns the difference between atrocity and torment

is that atrocity is (uncountable) the quality or state of being atrocious; enormous wickedness; extreme criminality or cruelty while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As a verb torment is

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

Torment vs Wound - What's the difference?

torment | wound | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of wound.


In lang=en terms the difference between torment and wound

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while wound is to hurt (a person's feelings).

As nouns the difference between torment and wound

is that torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine while wound is an injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

As verbs the difference between torment and wound

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while wound is to hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin or wound can be (wind).

Humiliate vs Torment - What's the difference?

humiliate | torment |


In lang=en terms the difference between humiliate and torment

is that humiliate is to injure a person's dignity and self-respect while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As verbs the difference between humiliate and torment

is that humiliate is to injure a person's dignity and self-respect while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As a noun torment is

(obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

Harm vs Torment - What's the difference?

harm | torment |


As a proper noun harm

is , low german, derived from herman, meaning "army man".

As a noun torment is

(obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As a verb torment is

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

Torment vs Bedevil - What's the difference?

torment | bedevil |


As verbs the difference between torment and bedevil

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while bedevil is to harass or cause trouble for; to plague.

As a noun torment

is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

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