afflict

Pronunciation: /əˈflɪkt/

The English word “afflict” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result.
To make low or humble.

Etymology

From Middle English afflicten (attested in past participle afflicte), from Latin afflīctō (“to damage, harass, torment”), from ad- + flīctus, past participle of afflīgō (“strike, beat”), from ad- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence af-).

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