Associations to the word «Afflicted»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

AFFLICT, verb. Cause great unhappiness for; distress; "she was afflicted by the death of her parents".
AFFLICT, verb. Cause physical pain or suffering in; "afflict with the plague".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley