Meaning & Definition of word "Afflicted"

Afflicted

/əˈflɪktɪd/

verb:

  • 1. To cause pain or suffering to; to trouble or torment.
    • Example: The drought afflicted the crops, leading to a poor harvest.
  • 2. To impose something harmful or burdensome.
    • Example: The community was afflicted by contagious diseases during the outbreak.

adjective:

  • 1. Suffering from a condition or illness.
    • Example: The villagers were afflicted by a mysterious disease that spread rapidly.
  • 2. Distressed or troubled, especially by strong emotional or physical pain.
    • Example: She felt afflicted by the loss of her beloved pet.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

afflicted with:

Suffering from a particular condition or problem.

afflicted by fate:

Experiencing hardships due to circumstances beyond one's control.

Related Words

affliction:

The state of being in pain or distress.

afflict:

To cause pain or suffering.

Slang Meanings of afflicted

Meaning: Feeling overwhelmed

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

Meaning: Dealing with personal issues

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