v. Function: verb
to inflict upon one something hard to endure FF1C; he was afflicted with boils FF1E;
Synonyms: agonize, crucify, excruciate, harrow, martyr, martyrize, rack, smite, strike, torment, torture, try, wring
Related Words: annoy, harass, harry, pester, plague, press, worry; bother, irk, vex; lacerate, wound
Contrasted Words: console, delight, gladden, please, rejoice; ease, relieve, solace
Antonyms: comfort