苦しめる
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- to torment, to pain, to inflict (physical) pain, to hurt
- to harass, to cause (emotional) pain, to afflict, to distress, to bother, to trouble, to stump, to baffle
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A long-term illness is tormenting her.
That memory tormented him for many years.
A boss who mentally distresses subordinates worsens the workplace environment.
Tormented by guilt, he could not sleep at night.
Intentionally causing pain to others should not be permitted under any circumstances.
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