afflict

UK
/əˈflɪkt/
US
/əˈflɪkt/

Translations

afflictverb
afflicted
Past Simple
afflicted
Past Participle
afflicting
Gerund
UK
/əˈflɪkt/
US
/əˈflɪkt/
The disease can afflict anyone, regardless of age.
Болезнь может поражать любого, независимо от возраста.
The news seemed to afflict him deeply.
Новость, казалось, глубоко его огорчила.
The memories continued to afflict her for years.
Воспоминания продолжали мучить её годами.

Definitions

afflictverb
To cause pain or suffering to; to distress greatly.
The disease continues to afflict thousands of people each year.