n. An engine of war for casting stones, darts, or other missiles; a tormentum.n. An instrument of torture, as the rack, the thumbscrew, or the wheel; also, the application of such an instrument, or the torture caused by it.n. Hence, anything which causes great pain or suffering; a source of trouble, sorrow, or anguish.n. A state of suffering, bodily or mental; misery; agony.n. An object of torture; a victim.n. A tempest; a tornado.n. Synonyms Anguish, Torture, etc. See agony.To put to torment, as with the rack or the wheel; torture.To bring suffering or misery upon; pain; plague; distress; afflict.To twist; distort.To throw into agitation; disturb greatly.Synonyms To agonize, rack, excruciate.Plague, Worry, etc. (See tease.) Trouble, Distress, etc. See afflict.