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tormented

The correct spelling is tormented.

How to pronounce tormented

verb

Say it like: Tor-men-ted

The correct spelling is tormented. To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.) For example: "The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off."

Usage Examples

The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

adjective

  1. 1.Miserable or anguished, especially with anxiety or guilt.
  2. 2.Damned; accursed.

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