Tormented
/ˈtɔːrmɛntɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Suffering extreme physical or mental pain or anguish, especially relevant in cases assessing damages for emotional distress.
The plaintiff claimed tormented grief due to the defendant's negligence.
Forms
- tormenting
- torments
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Commentary
Used chiefly as an adjective describing the state of suffering often evaluated in tort or personal injury law.
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