rub salt in wound

afflict annoy bedevil bother harass hound hurt irritate mistreat molest nag pester plague smite tease torture vex

abuse agonize bait bone break crucify devil distress excruciate harrow harry heckle pain persecute provoke punish rack trouble try worry wring

drive bananas drive up the wall give a hard time play cat and mouse put through wringer

aid assist assuage calm delight help make happy please relieve soothe

comfort commend compliment praise protect reward support