1. (

• torment ,
• torture ,
• excruciate ,
• rack ,

) torment emotionally or mentally ;

2. (

• torment ,
• rag ,
• bedevil ,
• crucify ,
• dun ,
• frustrate

) treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher" ;

3. (

• torture ,
• excruciate ,
• torment

) subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible" ;