verb🔗ShareTo cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress."The loud noise in the classroom afflicted the student with a headache. "sufferingmedicinediseaseconditionbodymindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strike or cast down; to overthrow."The severe earthquake afflicted the town, leaving many buildings in ruins. "disastersufferingcursenegativewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make low or humble."The difficult exam results afflicted her spirits, making her feel low and humble about her abilities. "sufferingmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSuffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability."She was afflicted with a bad cold and had to miss school. "medicinediseasesufferingconditionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading