Although, it is not a handshake I would readily reciprocate because my waking to such comprehension has been and is used for tormentuous affliction and mind control.
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Tormentuous
Synonyms for "tormentuous" (14 found)
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Having brought the dead soul to life, the Spirit comes like fire in its terrible and tormentuous power, to purify the regenerate sinner.
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