4
distresses(noun, verb, pains, punishes)
3
agonizes(noun, verb, pains, punishes)
3
anguishes(noun, verb, pains, punishes)
3
torments(noun, verb, pains)
3
tortures(noun, verb, pains, punishes)
2
ails
2
burdens(noun, verb, punishes)
2
chastens(verb, punishes)
2
chastises(verb, punishes)
2
crucifies(verb, punishes)
2
disciplines(verb, punishes)
2
irritates(verb, pains)
2
pains(noun, verb, pains)
2
persecutes(verb, punishes)
2
racks(verb, pains)
2
tries(verb, punishes)
1
aches(verb, pains)
1
afflicter
1
aggrieves
1
avenges(verb, punishes)
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