vb tr. 1 to afflict with great pain, suffering, or anguish; torture.

What is a tormented person?

Use the word tormented to describe a person who agonizes over something. ... The adjective is especially good for talking about a mental pain or anguish, and its ultimate root is the Latin word torquere, "to twist."

What does the term tortured souls mean?

Meaning of word tortured souls|tortured soul. in English - English Dictionary. afflicted souls, souls that are tormented.