afflict
afflict has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.
Definitions
- v. t.. To strike or cast down; to overthrow.
- v. t.. To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to torment.
- v. t.. To make low or humble.
- p. p. & a.. Afflicted.
- v.. cause physical pain or suffering in; "afflict with the plague"
- v.. cause great unhappiness for; distress; "she was afflicted by the death of her parents"