afflicts

Verb

To cause pain or suffering to; to distress very much.

ریشه

From Middle English afflihten, from Old English āflihtan.

مثال

• The disease afflicts an estimated two million people every year.
• The drought has afflicted the region for several months.
• He was afflicted with a severe bout of flu.

ترکیب‌های رایج

afflict with afflict someone afflict by afflict on