苦しめる
Reading: くるしめる
Meaning: to torment, to cause pain, to make suffer
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Example Sentence
恐ろしい 記憶 が 彼 を 苦しめて いた
Terrible memories were tormenting him.
Usage Notes
Transitive verb meaning to cause someone pain or suffering. Can be physical or emotional.
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