The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.
The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.
Reinsurance.
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).