verb
to inflict upon one something hard to endure
he was afflicted with boils
Synonyms: agonize, crucify, excruciate, harrow, martyr, martyrize, rack, smite, strike, torment, torture, try, wring
Related Word: annoy, harass, harry, pester, plague, press, worry; bother, irk, vex; lacerate, wound
Contrasted words: console, delight, gladden, please, rejoice; ease, relieve, solace
Antonyms: comfort