godan verb (-su), transitive verb
drive mad; make insane
Used for causing someone to lose their sanity or mental stability, often through extreme stress, shock, or manipulation.
その悲報が彼を狂わせた。
The tragic news drove him mad.
過酷な労働が彼女の精神を狂わせた。
The harsh labor made her lose her mind.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cause a malfunction; put out of order; throw out of kilter
Refers to disrupting the normal functioning of a machine, system, or process, making it behave erratically or stop working correctly.
ウイルスがコンピューターを狂わせた。
The virus caused the computer to malfunction.
磁気が計器を狂わせることがある。
Magnetism can sometimes throw instruments out of order.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
derail (a plan, etc.)
Used when an unexpected event or action disrupts a plan, schedule, or arrangement, causing it to go off course.
突然の雨が私たちの計画を狂わせた。
The sudden rain derailed our plans.
彼の一言が交渉を狂わせた。
His single remark threw the negotiations off track.