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).
Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.