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tormented
suffering severe mental anguish
In more detail
1. (verb) caused someone to suffer emotionally or mentally, often by deliberately upsetting them
2. (adjective) suffering greatly from emotional or physical pain
Examples
- 1. The bullies tormented him for years because of his appearance.
- 2. He had a tormented expression on his face as he thought about his past mistakes.
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