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atormentava-se

[a.tor.men.ˈta.va-sə]
verb
tormented oneself, was tormenting oneself
1. Third person singular or second person formal past imperfect indicative of 'atormentar-se' (to torment oneself, to suffer mentally)
She tormented herself with guilt about the past.
Ela atormentava-se com culpa pelo passado.
2. To cause oneself suffering, worry, or distress habitually in the past
He tormented himself with endless doubts.
Ele atormentava-se com dúvidas intermináveis.
Synonyms
afligia-seangustiava-semartitizava-sesofriainquietava-se
Antonyms
consolava-setranquilizava-seacalmava-sesatisfazia-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atormentava-se
Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
atormentava-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

atormentar-se com/por algo - to torment oneself with/over something
atormentar-se em silêncio - to suffer in silence
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