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