CEFR B1

tormented

verb

Meaning

Caused severe physical or mental suffering.

Examples

He was tormented by guilt over his past actions.
The constant itching tormented her for days.

Synonyms: distressed, afflicted, harassed, agonized

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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."

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