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profound torment

[prəˈfaʊnd ˈtɔːrment]
noun phrasemasculinepl: profound torments
tormento profundo
1. Intense, deep, and severe suffering or anguish, often psychological or emotional in nature
The loss of his child was a profound torment that lasted years.
A perda de seu filho foi um tormento profundo que durou anos.
2. A source of persistent and deeply felt distress or pain
Living with regret became a profound torment for her.
Viver com arrependimento tornou-se um tormento profundo para ela.
Synonyms
deep anguishsevere sufferingintense agonyexcruciating painacute distresssuplício profundosofrimento intenso
Antonyms
peacecomfortcontentmenttranquilitypazconforto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tormento profundo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tormento profundo
Common in formal and informal speech
São Paulo
tormento profundo
Used in both formal and colloquial contexts
Portugal
tormento profundo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be in profound torment
a source of profound torment
estar em tormento profundo
ser fonte de tormento profundo
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