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