Smarting and Torment

Smarting

Smarting noun - A kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore.

Torment and smarting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Smarting".

Nearby Words: smartness, smarted

Torment

Torment noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Usage example: was in torment for weeks after he broke up with his girlfriend

Smarting and torment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smarting" instead a noun "Torment".

Nearby Words: tormented, tormenting, tormentor
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