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torment

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  1. afflict               
 
1. tor.ment \'to.r-.ment\ n [ME, fr. OF, fr. L tormentum torture, fr. 
   torque-re to twist -] more at TORTURE 1: the infliction of torture (as by 
   rack or wheel)  2: extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : AGONY  3: a 
   source of vexation or pain 
2. tor.ment \to.r-'ment, 'to.r-.\ vt 1a: to cause severe suffering of body 
   or mind to : AFFLICT, DIS TRESS 1b: to stir up : AGITATE {~ed seas}  1c: to 
   cause worry or vexation to : HARASS  2: DISTORT, TWIST