torture Synonyms

torment rack persecution suffering woe straining misery distress anguish distortion heartbreak excruciate pain agony affliction twisting tormented tormenting tort trouble tribulation torturer torturing. tortured thumbscrew throe picketing plague pretzel punish punishment purgatory racking scourge sting impalement strappado tantalize tantalizingly upset violence vivisection netherworld overstretch paine cruel treatment painfulness mental anguish masochism wound