Synonyms and related words :
ablate, abrade, abrase, afflict, agonize, ail, annoy, bark, belch, bite, blare, blat, bray, burn, burr, buzz, cackle, caw, chafe, chirr, clang, clangor, clank, clash, convulse, craunch, croak, crucify, crump, crunch, cut, distress, erase, erode, exacerbate, excruciate, fester, file, fray, frazzle, fret, gall, get, give pain, gnaw, gnaw away, grate, grate on, grater, grating, gravel, graze, grind, grinding, gripe, grit, groan, growl, grumble, harrow, hurt, inflame, inflict pain, irk, irritate, jangle, jar, kill by inches, lacerate, martyr, martyrize, nettle, nip, pain, pierce, pinch, prick, prolong the agony, provoke, put to torture, rack, rankle, raze, rub, rub away, rub off, rub out, scour, scranch, scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching, screech, scrub, scrunch, scuff, set on edge, skin, snarl, snore, squawk, stab, sting, stridulation, torment, torture, twang, tweak, twist, vex, wear, wear away, wear on, wound, wring