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    Atormentaban (en. Tormented)

    /atoɾmen̪taˈβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone suffer physically or psychologically.
    Memories tormented his mind every night.
    Los recuerdos atormentaban su mente cada noche.
    To cause intense sorrow or anguish.
    Doubts tormented his heart before making the decision.
    Las dudas atormentaban su corazón antes de tomar la decisión.
    To produce persistent or ongoing suffering.
    The pain of his loss tormented the family.
    El dolor de su pérdida atormentaba a la familia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'atormentar', which comes from the Latin 'tormentare', meaning 'to torment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to torment life
    Making someone’s existence very difficult or painful.
    atormentar la vida
    pain that torments
    Mental or physical suffering that causes constant anguish.
    dolor que atormenta
    to torment with memories
    Causing disturbing memories to affect someone's well-being.
    atormentar con recuerdos

    Related Words

    torment
    Extreme suffering or anguish.
    tormento
    anguish
    State of unrest or intense affliction.
    angustia
    suffering
    Experience of physical or emotional pain.
    sufrimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult dilemma.
    In this situation, only the questions tormented me.
    En esta situación, solo me atormentaban las preguntas.
    To feel overwhelmed by problems.
    That news stunned me and tormented me at the same time.
    Esa noticia me aturdía y me atormentaba al mismo tiempo.