What does "tormentous" mean?

Involving or causing torment; having the nature of torture.

What is a synonym for "tormentous"?

Common synonyms include: torturous.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Involving or causing torment; having the nature of torture. dated, rare
"Before thee stalks inexorable Fate, And grasps impailing nails and wedges dread, The hook tormentous and the melted lead."

"Before thee stalks inexorable Fate, And grasps impailing nails and wedges dread, The hook tormentous and the melted lead."

From torment + -ous.