Meaning Of The Word Afflict

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What's The Definition Of Afflict?

afflict
verb: If you are afflicted by pain, illness, or disaster, it affects you badly and makes you suffer.

afflict in American English
to cause pain or suffering to; distress very much
transitive verb: to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously

afflict in British English
verb: to cause suffering or unhappiness to; distress greatly

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