tribulate (verb)

1. In the dystopian society depicted in this science fiction novel, citizens are tribulated by an oppressive government.

2. The artist used bold colors and chaotic brushstrokes to portray the emotions of a tribulated soul.

3. During the Great Depression, many families across the nation were tribulated by poverty and unemployment.

4. The main character in the novel was tribulated by a series of tragic events that tested his resilience.