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Chagrin vs Torment - What's the difference?

chagrin | torment | Related terms |

Chagrin is a related term of torment.


In lang=en terms the difference between chagrin and torment

is that chagrin is to be vexed or annoyed while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

As nouns the difference between chagrin and torment

is that chagrin is distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification while torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine.

As verbs the difference between chagrin and torment

is that chagrin is to bother or vex; to mortify while torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

Torment vs Needle - What's the difference?

torment | needle | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between torment and needle

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture. while needle is to form in the shape of a needle.

Torment vs Cross - What's the difference?

torment | cross | Related terms |

Cross is a synonym of torment.



In obsolete terms the difference between torment and cross

is that torment is a catapult or other kind of war-engine while cross is a coin stamped with the figure of a cross, or that side of such a piece on which the cross is stamped; hence, money in general.

In transitive terms the difference between torment and cross

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture. while cross is to contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

As an adjective cross is

transverse; lying across the main direction.

As a preposition cross is

across.

As a proper noun Cross is

{{surname|topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

Torment vs Irk - What's the difference?

torment | irk | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of irk.


In lang=en terms the difference between torment and irk

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while irk is to irritate; annoy; bother.

As verbs the difference between torment and irk

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ) while irk is to irritate; annoy; bother.

As a noun torment

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

Torment vs Sorrow - What's the difference?

torment | sorrow | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between torment and sorrow

is that torment is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture. while sorrow is to feel grief over; to mourn, regret.

Burn vs Torment - What's the difference?

burn | torment | Related terms |

Burn is a related term of torment.


As nouns the difference between burn and torment

is that burn is water 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 Hopelessness - What's the difference?

torment | hopelessness | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of hopelessness.


As nouns the difference between torment and hopelessness

is that torment is (obsolete) a catapult or other kind of war-engine while hopelessness is the lack of hope; despair.

As a verb torment

is to cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex'' but weaker than ''to torture ).

Torment vs Barrack - What's the difference?

torment | barrack | Related terms |

Torment is a related term of barrack.


As a noun 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 ).

As a proper noun barrack is

(male).

Wikidiffcom vs Torment - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | torment |


As a noun 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 ).

Persecution vs Torment - What's the difference?

persecution | torment |


As nouns the difference between persecution and torment

is that persecution is persecution 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 ).

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