afflict Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- torment
- curse
- anguish
- torture
- bedevil
- beset
- besiege
- harrow
- assail
- bother
- sting
- agonize
- attack
- trouble
Weak:
- grieve
- worry
- tyrannize
- irk
- strike
- chafe
- molest
- ride
- fluster
- put-out
- harry
- distress
- stress
- gall
- grate
- hurt
- victimize
- perturb
- dog
- wring
- aggravate
- oppress
- bug
- irritate
- peeve
- agitate
- upset
- nettle
- pique
- pester
- harass
- crush
- stab
- get
- exasperate
- badger
- gripe
- rack
- pursue
- excruciate
- try
- disturb
- hound
- annoy
- overpower
- overwhelm
- discomfort
- pain
- rile
- discompose
- smite
- disquiet
- strain
- vex
afflict Meaning
afflict (v)
cause great unhappiness for; distress
cause physical pain or suffering in
afflict (v. t.)
To strike or cast down; to overthrow.
To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to torment.
To make low or humble.
afflict (p. p. & a.)
Afflicted.
afflict Sentence Examples
- The sudden loss of a loved one can afflict a person with profound grief.
- The region was afflicted by a severe drought, leading to widespread crop failures.
- Chronic pain can afflict individuals, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being.
- The pandemic continues to afflict communities around the world, causing illness and uncertainty.
- Mental health disorders can afflict people of all ages, requiring compassionate support and treatment.
- Poverty can afflict families, making it difficult for them to meet basic needs.
- The news of the natural disaster afflicted the entire nation, prompting a collective response.
- A sense of loneliness can afflict individuals, even in crowded social settings.
- The virus has the potential to afflict not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being.
- The economic downturn can afflict businesses, leading to layoffs and financial strain.
FAQs About the word afflict
cause great unhappiness for; distress, cause physical pain or suffering inTo strike or cast down; to overthrow., To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, caus
persecute,plague, torment, curse, anguish, torture, bedevil, beset,besiege, harrow
aid, assist,help, help, aid, assist, relieve, relieve, comfort, soothe
The sudden loss of a loved one can afflict a person with profound grief.
The region was afflicted by a severe drought, leading to widespread crop failures.
Chronic pain can afflict individuals, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being.
The pandemic continues to afflict communities around the world, causing illness and uncertainty.
