How do you pronounce afflict?

afflict is pronounced as /əˈflɪkt/.

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afflict

🤕afflict (aflikt)

verb

/əˈflɪkt/

affliger (affliger)

afflatus affliction

Signification

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Traduction de la signification

causer de la douleur, de la souffrance ou de la détresse

Phrases d'exemple

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

De nombreuses personnes sont affligées par les allergies saisonnières.

Expressions d'exemple

afflict with

affliger avec

Synonymes

torment, trouble, plague, burden, distress

Antonymes

comfort, soothe, relieve

Collocations

afflict with disease, afflict by poverty, afflict deeply, afflict severely

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To make something lawful by official approval.

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