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Afflicted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Afflicted means suffering or distressed, often due to illness, hardship, or misfortune. It describes someone or something enduring pain, trouble, or adversity. Example: The village was afflicted by drought.

afflicted

/əˈflɪktɪd/ /əˈflɪktɪd/

Definition:

Suffering or distressed, often due to illness, misfortune, or pain.

Synonyms:

tormented, troubled, distressed, burdened

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

comforted, relieved

Common Collocations:

afflicted with, deeply afflicted, severely afflicted

Derivatives:

affliction, afflicting

Usage Tips:

Use "afflicted" to describe someone enduring hardship or suffering; often followed by "with" (e.g., "afflicted with disease").

Common Phrases:

afflicted by fate, afflicted beyond measure

Etymology:

From Latin *afflictare*, meaning "to distress" or "harass."

Examples:

  • 1. The village was afflicted by a terrible drought last year.
  • 2. She felt deeply afflicted by the loss of her pet.
  • 3. Many were afflicted with the flu during winter.
  • 4. His family was afflicted by financial troubles for years.

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