ell: βασανίζω

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Meaning
means	(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" rag, tantalise, tease, twit, bait, taunt, rally, razz, cod, tantalize, ride
means	(verb) treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher" bedevil, dun, rag, crucify, frustrate, torment
means	(verb) subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible" torment, excruciate, torture
means	(verb) torment emotionally or mentally rack, torture, torment, excruciate
means	(verb) cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school" pain, anguish, hurt