60 entries under persecute topic. ×

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torture(noun, verb, upset, trouble, help)
12
torment(verb, upset, help, attack, hurt)
11
rack(noun, verb, upset, trouble, help)
11
agonize(verb, upset, help, attack, hurt)
7
distress(noun, verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
7
hurt(verb, upset, bother, cause, disturb)
6
crucify(verb, hurt, bother, disturb, worry)
6
harrow(noun, verb, upset, trouble, attack)
5
pain(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
5
afflict(verb, upset, trouble, help, attack)
5
smite(verb, help, attack, hurt, bother)
5
try(verb, upset, attack, hurt, bother)
4
punish(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
4
wring(verb, attack, hurt, bother, strain)
3
harass(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
3
impale(torment, afflict)
3
lacerate(torment, afflict, physical pain)
3
martyr(verb, upset, attack, disturb, worry)
3
plague(verb, help, attack, hurt, bother)
2
bedevil(verb, hurt, bother, annoy, irritate)
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