Torments (8)
(Other definitions for harasses that I've seen before include "Annoys continually, as rashes may" , "Pesters and annoys" , "Badgers" .)
'torments' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for afflicts that I've seen before include "Distresses mentally or physically" , "Besets or plagues" .)
(Other definitions for torture that I've seen before include "Rack" , "Inflict pain to extract information" , "Agony or suffering" , "cause extreme discomfort?" , "Cruel treatment" .)