CEFR B2

afflict

verb

Meaning

To cause pain, suffering, or trouble to someone or something.

Examples

The drought continued to afflict the farmers, ruining their crops.
Many people are afflicted with chronic illnesses that require long-term care.

Synonyms: harm, trouble, torment, plague

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afflict (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈflɪkt/

Definition

To cause pain, suffering, or trouble to someone or something.

Examples

The drought continued to afflict the farmers, ruining their crops.
Many people are afflicted with chronic illnesses that require long-term care.

How to Use afflict

afflict with (prepositional phrase): To cause someone or something to suffer from a disease or problem. — "The community was afflicted with a severe shortage of clean water."

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