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    afflict
    /əˈflɪkt/

    verb

    • 1. (of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely: "his younger child was afflicted with a skin disease"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAFFLICT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Afflict means to make someone or something suffer physically or mentally. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how it is pronounced.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › afflictAfflict Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Afflict means to cause pain or suffering to someone or something. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this verb from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › afflictAFFLICT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Afflict definition: to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously. See examples of AFFLICT used in a sentence.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAFFLICT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Afflict means to make someone or something suffer physically or mentally. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishafflict verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Afflict is a verb that means to affect somebody or something in an unpleasant or harmful way. Learn how to use it in formal contexts, with examples, synonyms and pronunciation tips.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFFLICT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Afflict means to cause suffering or unhappiness to, or to distress very much. It can also mean to overthrow or humble someone. See the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of afflict.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › afflictAfflict - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To afflict is to cause suffering, pain, or misery. It’s often associated with medical conditions. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is most likely to afflict someone who spends many hours every day typing on our computers.