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