weigh heavy upon

afflict annoy beat down harass maltreat overwhelm persecute pick on prey on subjugate suppress torment torture trample vex

abuse aggrieve burden crush dishearten dispirit distress encumber force harry hound outrage overcome overload overpower overthrow plague press ride rule sadden saddle smother strain subdue tax trouble worry wrong

despotize keep down put down put screws to put the squeeze on put upon tyrannize

aid assist comfort help make happy please soothe

benefit calm compliment delight encourage give in inspirit leave alone let go praise release surrender yield

boost gladden