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/tɔːrˈmɛntɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
Caused to experience severe mental or physical suffering.
She was tormented by memories of her past.
To cause someone to feel intense pain or suffering.
The bully tormented the new student relentlessly.
To undergo or experience torture or extreme distress.
He was tormented by guilt after making the wrong decision.
To torment someone for amusement or cruelty.
The dog was tormented by the loud thunder, shaking in fear.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin tormentatus, past participle of tormentar (to torment).
Common Phrases and Expressions
tormented soul:
A person who suffers from deep emotional pain.
tormented artist:
An artist whose creativity is fueled by personal suffering.
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Slang Meanings
Feeling emotionally messed up.
After the breakup, he was really tormented.
In a state of constant angst.
She's been tormented over that exam.