afflict Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- agonize
- besiege
- trouble
- attack
- bedevil
- bother
- assail
- harrow
- anguish
- torment
- sting
- curse
- beset
- torture
Weak:
- hurt
- smite
- disquiet
- victimize
- disturb
- irk
- harry
- discomfort
- perturb
- peeve
- nettle
- harass
- molest
- pain
- agitate
- put-out
- strain
- overpower
- distress
- grieve
- fluster
- upset
- irritate
- get
- gripe
- aggravate
- tyrannize
- badger
- excruciate
- pique
- rile
- ride
- gall
- chafe
- try
- wring
- rack
- worry
- pursue
- vex
- stress
- dog
- exasperate
- annoy
- discompose
- bug
- hound
- oppress
- strike
- pester
- crush
- stab
- overwhelm
- grate
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
plague, persecute, agonize,besiege, trouble, attack, bedevil, bother, assail, harrow
relieve, help, aid, aid, relieve, assist, assist,help, abet, deliver
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.
