8
execute(verb, kill, discipline, chastise, penalize)
8
hurt(noun, verb, upset, get, beat)
8
lambaste(verb, upset, break, beat, attack)
8
revenge(verb, retaliate, grievance, vindicate, revenge)
8
torment(noun, verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
7
amerce(verb, fine, discipline, reprimand, penalize)
7
abuse(verb, upset, trouble, attack, hurt)
7
agonize(noun, verb, upset, hurt, bother)
7
criticize(verb, attack, abuse, censure, condemn)
7
rebuke(verb, attack, correct, criticize, censure)
7
scold(verb, attack, correct, criticize, fine)
7
smite(verb, activity, hurt, bother, annoy)
6
afflict(noun, verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
6
batter(verb, break, beat, separate, defeat)
6
birch(verb, beat, defeat, crush, strike)
6
cane(verb, break, beat, separate, defeat)
6
crucify(verb, hurt, bother, annoy, kill)
6
excruciate(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
6
exile(verb, discipline, chastise, penalize)
6
fix(verb, get, hurt, settle, compensate)
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