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Torment with nasty remarks Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Wall Street Journal · 2026-10-24

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(noun)

  1. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
  2. anything that serves as an enticement

(verb)

  1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
  2. attack with dogs or set dogs upon
  3. lure, entice, or entrap with bait

(noun)

  1. the act of harassing someone
  2. a severe affliction
  3. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  4. extreme mental distress
  5. a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
  6. unbearable physical pain

(verb)

  1. subject to torture
  2. torment emotionally or mentally
  3. treat cruelly

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
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    Torment with nasty remarks (4)

    Wall Street Journal · Oct 24, 2026

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