Definition of "tormentive"

And oh how stingingly acute, and pungently grievous and tormentive, are the remembrancing Reflections of a separate uncloathed Soul in the other World, upon a review of its mad Choice, foolish Hopes, fruitless Desires […]

1703, Lawrence Smith, The Evidence of Things Not Seen, page 143

“172 Woolmore Street, Mrs Catherine Wright, aged 57,” Juan spoke slowly, taking pleasure in observing the tormentive effects these words had on the young man in front of him.

2018, Charles Jing, The Rage of All Fears