afflicting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb cause great unhappiness for; distress
afflict.
- she was afflicted by the death of her parents
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verb cause physical pain or suffering in
smite; afflict.
- afflict with the plague
WordNet
Af*flict"ing adjective
Definitions
Grievously painful; distressing; afflictive; as, an . -- Af*flict"ing*ly, adv.afflicting event