tormented (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /tɔːrˈmen.tɪd/

Definition

Caused severe physical or mental suffering.

Examples

• He was tormented by guilt over his past actions.

• The constant itching tormented her for days.

• The soldiers were tormented by hunger and thirst.

How to Use tormented

tormented by (prepositional phrase)

Suffering because of something specific. — "She was tormented by nightmares."

tormented with (prepositional phrase)

Suffering from a particular condition or sensation. — "He was tormented with a persistent cough."

Synonyms of tormented

Words with a similar meaning to tormented:

• distressed
• afflicted
• harassed
• agonized

Antonyms of tormented

Words with the opposite meaning to tormented:

• comforted
• soothed

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