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atormenta

[a.tor.men.ta]
verb
torments, anguishes, troubles
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'atormentar' - to cause severe suffering or distress to someone
The guilt atormenta his conscience.
A culpa o atormenta.
2. To harass, pester, or bother persistently
The constant noise atormenta the residents.
O ruído constante atormenta os moradores.
3. To torture mentally or emotionally
Anxiety atormenta her thoughts.
A ansiedade atormenta seus pensamentos.
Synonyms
afligeangustiamaltratamartirizapersegueatormentador
Antonyms
consolaaliviatranquilizaconforta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atormenta
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Portugal
atormenta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

atormentar a consciência - to torment one's conscience
atormentar a alma - to trouble the soul
atormentar com perguntas - to pester with questions
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