Afflicted

/əˈflɪktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cause pain or suffering to; to trouble or torment.

The drought afflicted the crops, leading to a poor harvest.

To impose something harmful or burdensome.

The community was afflicted by contagious diseases during the outbreak.

adjective

Suffering from a condition or illness.

The villagers were afflicted by a mysterious disease that spread rapidly.

Distressed or troubled, especially by strong emotional or physical pain.

She felt afflicted by the loss of her beloved pet.

Derived from the Latin word 'afflictus', the past participle of 'affligere' meaning to strike down.

afflicted with

Suffering from a particular condition or problem.

afflicted by fate

Experiencing hardships due to circumstances beyond one's control.

affliction

The state of being in pain or distress.

afflict

To cause pain or suffering.

Feeling overwhelmed

I'm so afflicted by work stress, I can barely think.

Dealing with personal issues

She's been really afflicted lately with all that drama.