1. (n.) An engine for casting stones.

2. (n.) Extreme pain; anguish; torture; the utmost degree of misery, either of body or mind.

3. (n.) That which gives pain, vexation, or misery.

4. (v. t.) To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating misery upon, either of body or mind; to torture.

5. (v. t.) To pain; to distress; to afflict.

6. (v. t.) To tease; to vex; to harass; as, to be tormented with importunities, or with petty annoyances.

7. (v. t.) To put into great agitation.

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