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Synonyms & Similar Words
torment
trouble
distress
pain
suffering
agony
anguish
misery
woe
hardship
tribulation
adversity
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
plague
scourge
curse
blight
bane
nuisance
bother
annoyance
irritation
vexation
frustration
exasperation
perturbation
affliction
ordeal
trial
test
hardship
grievance
complaint
lamentation
sorrow
grief
bereavement
heartache
heartbreak
sadness
melancholy
despondency
desperation
hopelessness
despair
Meaning of Afflict
to cause someone pain, suffering, or distress
Definitions
- to cause someone or something to suffer or be affected by something unpleasant
- * to give someone a particular feeling, especially an unpleasant one
Etymology of Afflict
The word "afflict" comes from the Old French word "afflicter", which is derived from the Latin word "affligere", meaning "to strike or dash against"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a wide range of unpleasant experiences, from physical pain to emotional distress
Example Uses
- The patient was afflicted with a rare disease that caused her a great deal of pain
- * The death of her mother afflicted her with a deep sense of grief and loss
- * The country was afflicted by a severe drought that lasted for several years