Definition of afflict
- to cause someone or something lasting pain, trouble, or suffering
Usage examples of afflict
Repeated droughts afflict the farming region.
The disease afflicted her for many years.
Grief can afflict a family long after a loss.
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afflict v
Afflict means to cause someone or something lasting pain, trouble, or suffering. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.