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torment vs frustrate

frustrate vs torment

torment is a noun but frustrate is not a noun.

torment and frustrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
torment Yes No Yes No
frustrate No No Yes No
As verbs, torment and frustrate are synonyms defined as:
  • torment and frustrate: treat cruelly
Other synonyms of torment include bedevil, crucify, dun, rag.
torment (noun) frustrate (noun)
the act of harassing someone
a severe affliction
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
extreme mental distress
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
unbearable physical pain
torment (verb) frustrate (verb)
subject to torture treat cruelly
torment emotionally or mentally hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
treat cruelly
Difference between torment and frustrate

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