Afflict (v. t.) |
To strike or cast down; to overthrow. |
Afflict (v. t.) |
To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to torment. |
Afflict (v. t.) |
To make low or humble. |
Afflict (p. p. & a.) |
Afflicted. |
Afflict Synonyms |
Smite |
Afflict Synonyms |
Ail, Trouble, Pain |
Translations |
Afflict in Spanish |
Example Sentence (Quote) " Eat not thy heart; which forbids to afflict our souls, and waste them with vexatious cares." - Carefulness |
Example Sentence (Quote) " Soft, I did but dream. O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me!" - Conscience |