Afflict
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British pronunciation/ɐflˈɪkt/
American pronunciation/əˈfɫɪkt/

Definition & Meaning of "afflict"

to afflict
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to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

Transitive: to afflict a person or region
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Poverty afflicts many families in this neighborhood.
The region was afflicted by a severe drought last year.
If left unchecked, climate change will afflict future generations with catastrophic consequences.
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