afflict

Etymology

From Middle English afflicten (attested in past participle afflicte), from Latin afflictāre (“to damage, harass, torment”), frequentative of affligere (“to dash down, overthrow”).

verb

  1. (transitive) To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
  2. (obsolete) To strike or cast down; to overthrow.
  3. (obsolete) To make low or humble.

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