afflict

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone) pain, distress, or hardship.

  - "The harsh winter conditions afflicted the farmers."
  - "The loss of her job afflicted her emotionally."
  - "The disease can afflict anyone, regardless of age."

• Noun

  A state or condition of being affected by something.

  - "The affliction of leprosy was widespread in ancient times."
  - "The afflicted were cared for in hospitals."
  - "The affliction brought about a sense of compassion and empathy."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈflɪkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afflict
malignant , vigilant , defiant , compliant

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Variants

List of all variants of afflict that leads to same result
afflict , afflicted , afflicting , afflicts

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Forms

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afflicts, afflicted, afflicting

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Etymology

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From Old French affliger, meaning 'to trouble, to distress'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'afflict' appears in the Bible over 150 times.

2. The term 'affliction' is derived from the Latin word 'affligere', meaning 'to strike'.

3. The term 'affliction' was commonly used in medieval literature to describe the suffering of saints and martyrs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adversity: A state of hardship, misfortune, or suffering.

2. Distress: A state of extreme anxiety or sorrow.

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Culture

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The term 'afflict' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict suffering and hardship. In music, it is often used metaphorically to describe the emotional impact of a song or melody.

How to Memorize "afflict"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in pain or distress. Imagine the physical and emotional toll it takes on them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'afflict' with the image of a person suffering. Think of the various ways someone can be afflicted (physically, emotionally, financially).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Affliction starts with A' to remember the meaning of the word.

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