A cause of such discomfort.
The thing taken by distraining; that which is seized to procure satisfaction.
Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
Serious danger.
A seizing of property without legal process to force payment of a debt.
An aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt.
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony.
The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.
(often as "absolute torture") Stage fright; severe embarrassment.
To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).