to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to; to harm
後輩を言葉で痛め付けた。
He verbally tormented his junior.
長年の過酷な仕事が体を痛め付けていた。
Years of grueling work had been wearing his body down.
厳しいシゴキで部員が精神的に痛め付けられた。
The harsh hazing left club members psychologically damaged.