verb
afflict
Afflict (verb) means to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
verb
1
To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
2
To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result.
3
To make low or humble.
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Etymology
From Middle English afflicten (attested in past participle afflicte), from Latin afflīctō (“to damage, harass, torment”), from ad- + flīctus, past participle of afflīgō (“strike, beat”), from ad- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence af-).
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What is the meaning of afflict?
"afflict" (verb) means to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
What are the different meanings of afflict?
"afflict" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress; 2. To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result; 3. To make low or humble.