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Hurt vs Torment - What's the difference?

hurt | torment | Synonyms |


In transitive terms the difference between hurt and torment

is that hurt is to undermine, impede, or damage while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture..

As verbs the difference between hurt and torment

is that hurt is to be painful while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture..

As nouns the difference between hurt and torment

is that hurt is an emotional or psychological hurt (humiliation or bad experience while torment is a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As an adjective hurt

is wounded, physically injured.

Upset vs Torment - What's the difference?

upset | torment | Related terms |

Upset is a related term of torment.


In lang=en terms the difference between upset and torment

is that upset is to be upset or knocked over 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 upset and torment

is that upset is (obsolete) to set up; to put upright while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As nouns the difference between upset and torment

is that upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between upset and torment

is that upset is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As an adjective upset

is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy.

Handicap vs Torment - What's the difference?

handicap | torment | Related terms |

Handicap is a related term of torment.


In lang=en terms the difference between handicap and torment

is that handicap is to encumber with a handicap in any contest while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As nouns the difference between handicap and torment

is that handicap is something that prevents, hampers, or hinders while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between handicap and torment

is that handicap is to encumber with a handicap in any contest while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

Torment vs Craze - What's the difference?

torment | craze | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of craze.


As nouns the difference between torment and craze

is that torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine while craze is craziness; insanity.

As verbs the difference between torment and craze

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while craze is to weaken; to impair; to render decrepit.

Oppress vs Torment - What's the difference?

oppress | torment | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between oppress and torment

is that oppress is physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush while torment is a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

In transitive terms the difference between oppress and torment

is that oppress is to make sad or gloomy while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture..

As a noun torment is

a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

Dismay vs Torment - What's the difference?

dismay | torment | Related terms |

Dismay is a related term of torment.


As nouns the difference between dismay and torment

is that dismay is a sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between dismay and torment

is that dismay is to disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

Fun vs Torment - What's the difference?

fun | torment |


As verbs the difference between fun and torment

is that fun is give while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As a preposition fun

is for, on behalf of.

As a noun torment is

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

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Horror vs Torment - What's the difference?

horror | torment | Synonyms |

Horror is a synonym of torment.


As nouns the difference between horror and torment

is that horror is 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 Rile - What's the difference?

torment | rile | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of rile.


As verbs the difference between torment and rile

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while rile is to make angry.

As a noun torment

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

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