tormentuous

comparative more tormentuous · superlative most tormentuous

1. Causing great grief or agony; painful; agonising

   Having brought the dead soul to life, the Spirit comes like fire in its terrible and tormentuous power, to purify the regenerate sinner.

   2012, C.H. Spurgeon, Spurgeon

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   Although, it is not a handshake I would readily reciprocate because my waking to such comprehension has been and is used for tormentuous affliction and mind control.

   2009, Alvin J. Moore, Visions of a Self-Named Prophet

   Synonyms: ailsome, agonizing, ailsome, excruciating, groanful, hellish, hurtful, bruising