torture Synonyms

torment distortion excruciate rack straining racking scourge sting misshape strappado suffering tantalize tantalizingly purgatory punishment pretzel mistreat mistreatment nightmare oppress ordeal overrefinement pain pang persecute persecution picketing plague throe thumbscrew tribulation ill-treat tantalise kneecapping draw and quarter trauma dolour insensitiveness martyrise masochism painfulness netherworld wring wretchedness worry tormented tormenting tortured torturing. torturer