4
afflicting(verb, punishing)
4
agonizing(verb, adjective, punishing)
4
crucifying(verb, adjective, punishing)
3
anguishing(verb, adjective, punishing)
3
confining(verb, adjective, punishing)
3
distressing(verb, adjective, punishing)
3
punishing(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
annoying
2
bedeviling
2
bothering
2
chasing
2
chastening(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
disciplining(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
harassing
2
imprisoning(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
incarcerating(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
oppressing
2
penalizing(verb, adjective, punishing)
2
pestering
2
pursuing
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