How do you pronounce afflict?

afflict is pronounced as /əˈflɪkt/.

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afflict

🤕afflict

verb

/əˈflɪkt/

afflatus affliction

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

Example Expressions

afflict with

Synonyms

torment, trouble, plague, burden, distress

Antonyms

comfort, soothe, relieve

Collocations

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

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