苦しめる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to hurt
2. v1vt
   to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict; to distress; to bother; to trouble; to stump; to baffle

Example sentences

• 良心が彼を苦しめた。

  His conscience stung him.

• 昔はいかなる王も国民に重税を課して苦しめた。

  In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes.

• 公定歩合の引き下げは産業界を苦しめてきた厳しい金融逼迫を緩和するだろうと期待されている。

  The bank rate cut is expected to relieve the severe financial squeeze that has hit industry.