Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.
Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture.
To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)
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).