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afflict Definition and Meaning in English (afflict definition)

verb
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Afflict definition: To cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something over a prolonged period.

Definitions of Afflict

  1. 1verb

    To cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something over a prolonged period.

Example Sentences

formal

“The disease continues to afflict millions of people worldwide.”

casual

“He was afflicted by a deep sense of guilt after the incident.”

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third person singularafflicts
past tenseafflicted
present participleafflicting
nounaffliction
adjectiveafflictive

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Afflict definition: To cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something over a prolonged period.
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'Afflict' translates to 'afflict' in English. Afflict definition: To cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something over a prolonged period.
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