Torment

To torment means to bother or hurt someone on purpose, making them feel sad or upset, like when someone teases a friend too much and it hurts their feelings.

Examples

• The bully would torment the younger kids during recess by teasing them and calling them names.
• It can torment a puppy when it hears loud thunder and doesn't know what to do.
• Watching my friend lose his favorite game can torment me because I want him to win.

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