The word "tormented" means to be extremely troubled or suffering greatly, either mentally or physically, in a constant and distressing manner. Full definition
What kind of God would sentence the most wonderful innocent people (including children) to years of torment by catastrophic illness until they die? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
And if I choose to be a Hindu, worship Buddha, follow Spinoza or Confucius, I get forever in torment by default. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
I suspect we are embarrassed about hell because the idea of eternal torment for every sin from rape to pilfering is self - evidently unfair. (premierchristianity.com)