verb🔗ShareTo cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress."Anxiety often afflicts students before a big exam. "medicinesufferingdiseasebodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strike or cast down; to overthrow."The heavy rain that afflicts our town every spring often floods the streets. "disastersufferingcursediseasenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make low or humble."The constant criticism from his boss afflicts Mark, making him feel small and less confident at work. "sufferingemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading