verb
afflict
Afflict (verb) means to cause someone pain or suffering.
verb
1
To cause someone pain or suffering.
2
(archaic) To knock down or defeat someone.
3
(archaic) To humble someone.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English afflicten (attested in the past participle afflicte), from Latin afflīctō (“to damage, harass, torment”), from ad- plus flīctus, the past participle of afflīgō (“strike, beat”), itself from ad- plus flīgō (“strike”), the source of af-.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of afflict?
"afflict" (verb) means to cause someone pain or suffering.
What is another word for afflict?
Other words for "afflict" include smite.
What is the opposite of afflict?
Opposites of "afflict" include succour, gladden.
What are the different meanings of afflict?
"afflict" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause someone pain or suffering; 2. (archaic) To knock down or defeat someone; 3. (archaic) To humble someone.
