Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of agonize.

(Alternate spelling: agonise).
1. To cause to agonize; SYN. agonise.
2. To suffer agony or anguish; SYN. agonise.

1. To inflict intense pain on; torture
2. To subject to intense mental distress

(Irregular preterit, past participle: smote, smitten).
1. To affect suddenly with deep feeling.
2. To inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.

Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of

(Alternate spelling: tantalise).
To tease or torment by exciting desire, but continually frustrating the expectations; to tease; to torment.

To exert strength with pain and fatigue of body or mind, especially of the body, with efforts of some continuance or duration; to labor; to work.

To subject to torture; SYN. excruciate, torment.

1. To be concerned with; SYN. care.
2. To be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy.
3. To disturb the peace of mind of.
4. To lacerate by biting; of dogs.
5. To touch or rub constantly.

Aches and cramps associated with childbirth; great effort, efforts to get something done