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noun

pain, anguish, agony, torment, tribulation, rack, crucifixion, cruciation, martyrdom, pang, dolor, ache, twinge, physical suffering, mental suffering, hell on earth, bed of Procrustes; see also cruelty.

Antonyms comfort*, enjoyment, delight.

verb

To torment
annoy, irritate, disturb; see abuse 1, bother 2.
To injure
wound, lacerate, whip; see beat 2, hurt 1.

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