87 entries under trouble topic. ×

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chasten(verb, upset, beat, disturb)
15
whip(verb, break, beat, attack)
13
flog(verb, break, beat, attack)
11
spank(verb, break, beat, separate)
11
lash(verb, break, beat, attack)
10
torture(noun, verb, upset, hurt)
8
torment(noun, verb, upset, disturb)
7
abuse(verb, upset, attack, hurt)
6
afflict(noun, verb, upset, hurt)
6
excruciate(verb, upset, hurt, bother)
5
harm(verb, upset, disturb, damage)
5
injure(verb, upset, beat, hurt)
5
maltreat(verb, break, beat, separate)
4
convulse(verb, upset, disturb, strain)
4
distress(noun, verb, upset, hurt)
4
lacerate(verb, beat, hurt, ruin)
4
maul(verb, break, beat, separate)
4
pain(noun, verb, upset, hurt)
4
rough up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, damage)
4
slap(verb, break, force, beat)
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