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adjective

Definition of tormentednext
as in tortured

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tormented

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verb

past tense of torment
as in plagued
to cause persistent suffering to he was tormented by nightmares about the accident

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tormented
  1. frustrated
  2. afflicted
  3. besieged
  4. harried
  5. tested
  6. vexed
  7. aggravated
  8. irritated
Adjective
  • But for frustrated fans wondering why the Cubs didn’t pursue Soto, something like this would qualify as a splash.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This bestselling book has become a guiding resource for many frustrated American educators.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Doctors have raised alarms as young workers have been afflicted with silicosis, a deadly illness caused by inhaling particles of crystalline silica.
    Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • These turtles need some warmth The frigid Northeast temperatures of the last several days have accelerated the arrival of sea turtles afflicted with life-threatening hypothermia at Cape Cod beaches, requiring more than 250 of them to be rescued so far.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of afflicted
Verb
  • Since then, Putin has sought instead to rally the public to the defense of a motherland besieged by the perfidious and cunning West.
    Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, at a time when tropical forests and grasslands are besieged by farming, mining, and other threats, birdwatching tourism offers a real incentive to keep ecosystems intact.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of besieged
Adjective
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Jamie Lee Curtis shines as the harried, mentally ill mom of the Berzatto family, preparing Christmas dinner.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of harried
Adjective
  • But beyond those elite few prospects, why would coaches play or pay freshmen instead of the veterans, the tested and proven Division I players, now available in what amounts to forever free agency?
    CJ Moore, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
  • There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.
    Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Definition of tested
Adjective
  • Artist agents find their roles less vexed, embracing a new value system that hews closer to the way the market actually operates.
    Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Measuring innovation is one of the most vexed problems that a corporation faces.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of vexed
Adjective
  • Majors, who’d previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral were found guilty of aggravated murder, and Alejandro Míguez of complicity.
    Reuters, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of aggravated
Adjective
  • Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritated
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