verb (past tense and past participle of 'torment'): to cause to suffer intense pain or distress as in strong fondness

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comforted, relieved

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Example Sentences

Example:She found comforted in the embrace of her family after the painful news.

Definition:to give relief or ease from sorrow, pain, worry, etc.

From comforted

Example:The long-awaited rain brought much-needed relief from the drought.

Definition:lessened or eased in degree or intensity

From relieved