ichidan verb
trouble; embarrass; inconvenience; put on the spot
Causative form of 困る (to be troubled). Used when someone causes trouble, embarrassment, or inconvenience to another person, often through questions, requests, or actions.
彼はいつも変な質問で先生を困らせる。
He always troubles the teacher with strange questions.
Saying that kind of thing will embarrass her.
急な来客が彼を困らせた。
The unexpected visitor put him on the spot.