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tormenting
/tɔːˈmentɪŋ/
verb
dręczenie
Also
męczenie(n)
Definition
Causing severe physical or mental suffering; harassing or annoying someone persistently.
Examples
The bullies were tormenting the smaller child in the playground.
Łobuzy dręczyły mniejsze dziecko na placu zabaw.
He spent years tormenting himself over his past mistakes and regrets.
Przez lata męczył się z powodu swoich przeszłych błędów i żalów.
Synonyms
Collocations
tormenting thoughtstormenting paintormenting questions
adjective
dręczący
Also
męczący
Definition
Causing severe suffering, annoyance, or distress.
Examples
He suffered from tormenting headaches that lasted for days.
Cierpiał na dręczące bóle głowy, które trwały dniami.
The tormenting heat made it impossible to sleep comfortably at night.
Męczący upał uniemożliwiał komfortowy sen w nocy.
Synonyms
Collocations
tormenting paintormenting thoughtstormenting questions
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