tormenting Meaning & Definition
What Does Tormenting Mean?
Tormenting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of torment. As an adjective, it means Involving or causing torment. As a noun, it means The act by which somebody is tormented.
Tormenting at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tormentous |
| Plural | tormentings |
| Comparative / superlative | more tormenting, most tormenting |
Tormenting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of torment
Tormenting as an Adjective
- Involving or causing torment.
Tormenting as a Noun
- The act by which somebody is tormented.
Verb
- To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)
The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.
Synonyms of Tormenting
Tormenting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tormenting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tormenting in a Sentence
The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.
Word Forms & Grammar
tormenting
tormenting (comparative more tormenting, superlative most tormenting)
tormenting (plural tormentings)
Words That Rhyme With Tormenting
Questions People Ask About Tormenting
Is tormenting a verb or an adjective?
Tormenting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for tormenting?
Words with a similar meaning to tormenting include tormentous. See the full list of tormenting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tormenting?
The plural of tormenting is tormentings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tormenting?
The comparative form is more tormenting and the superlative form is most tormenting.