Afflict

To make someone feel very sad, hurt, or troubled. For example, when someone is sick, it can afflict them by causing pain or discomfort.

Examples

• Sometimes, a cold can afflict us, making it hard to concentrate on our homework.
• When the heavy rain began to afflict the picnic, we quickly moved under the shelter to stay dry.
• The mean bully tried to afflict fear in others, but we stood together and supported each other.

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