torment
noun/ˈtɔrˌmɛnt/
Frequency rank: #9,008 most common English word
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; a cause of great pain or anguish.
Example sentence
The constant noise from the construction site was pure torment for the residents trying to sleep.
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