Difference between Torment and Curse

What is the difference between Torment and Curse?

Torment as a noun is a catapult or other kind of war-engine. while Curse as a noun is a supernatural detriment or hindrance.

Torment

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A catapult or other kind of war-engine. Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture. Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

Example sentence: I've already told you: the only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment. I know none other as sure.

Curse

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To place a curse upon (a person or object).To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet at someone or something.To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A supernatural detriment or hindrance.A vulgar epithet.A woman's monthly period.

Example sentence: If Muslims curse the Christians, then the Christians will curse the Muslims. And people will curse Allah, and Allah will hold us responsible for that.

We hope you now know whether to use Torment or Curse in your sentence.

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