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afflicts

verb

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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