mindmap root((折磨)) afflict applies to the causing of any pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress: many aged persons who are ~ed with blindness. try suggests an imposing of something that strains the powers of endurance or self-control: young children often ~ their parent’s patience. torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance: the horses are ~ed by flies. torture implies the unbearable pain or suffering: ~ed his captive by withholding food. rack stresses straining or wrenching: a mind ~ed by guilt.