TORMENT
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TORMENT
A catapult or other kind of war-engine.
Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture.
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.
"He was bitter from the torments of the divorce system."
To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)
"The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off."
Examples of TORMENT in a Sentence
- "He was bitter from the torments of the divorce system."
- "The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off."
Word Details
Is TORMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TORMENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for TORMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORMENT
99 words from the letters in TORMENT
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How to Use TORMENT in Word Games
TORMENT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TORMENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TORMENT to find 99 additional valid words.