German-English translations for peinigen

bait
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to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull
distress
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a pair of distressed jeansShe distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room

excruciate
harrow
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Harry
molest
persecuteHe who persecutes one will persecute all
scourge
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However, the suffering and injustice suffered by women and people all over the world seem to scourge our bodies and rend our souls now as never before. Die von den Frauen und den Menschen weltweit erduldeten Leiden und Ungerechtigkeiten scheinen jedoch heute unseren Körper und unsere Seele mehr denn je zu peinigen. Graffiti is the scourge of building owners everywhereHe flogged him with a scourge

tantalize
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torment
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He was bitter from the torments of the divorce system.The child tormented the flies by pulling their wings off.
torture
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Using large dogs to attack bound, hand-cuffed prisoners is clearly tortureIn every war there are acts of torture that cause the world to shudderPeople confess to anything under torture
worry
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Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.Your tone of voice worries me.The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.