afflicting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈflɪktɪŋ/
Definition
Causing pain, suffering, or trouble to someone or something.
Examples
The disease was afflicting thousands of people.
He was afflicting his family with his constant complaints.
How to Use afflicting
- afflict with (prepositional phrase)
- To cause suffering or trouble to someone or something with a specific ailment or problem. — "Many people are afflicted with allergies."
- afflict someone's mind (collocation)
- To cause mental distress or worry. — "The memory of the event continued to afflict his mind."
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