3
afflicts(verb, punishes)
2
agonizes(verb, punishes)
2
annoys
2
bedevils
2
bothers
2
chases
2
crucifies(verb, punishes)
2
distresses(verb, punishes)
2
harasses
2
oppresses
2
pesters
2
pursues
2
tortures(noun, verb, punishes)
2
worries
1
abuses
1
anguishes(verb, punishes)
1
avenges(verb, punishes)
1
badgers
1
baits
1
bores
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