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To deliberately cause someone very severe physical or mental pain, especially in order to punish them or force them to give information or a confession.

To deliberately and repeatedly cause someone or something pain, distress, or serious annoyance, often as a form of bullying or cruelty.

To tease or torment someone by showing them something desirable or promising something, while keeping it just out of reach or not actually providing it.

To cause someone or something severe physical pain or emotional distress.

To cause someone to experience intense mental or emotional suffering, anxiety, or worry; to torment.

To cause someone to feel great mental pain, worry, or guilt.