(often as "absolute torture") Stage fright; severe embarrassment.
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony.
The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.
To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).
An attempt to find and punish or harass a group of people perceived as a threat, usually on ideological or political grounds.
A public or political campaign or investigation which smears a person or group.
A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, typically in order to persecute or punish them.
To perform a witch-hunt.