AFFLICT
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Afflict.
How to pronounce afflict:
US
Afflict - as a verb
Cause great unhappiness for; distress
Example: "She was afflicted by the death of her parents"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The disease can afflict both young and old alike."
"Poverty continues to afflict the country's rural population."
"He was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder."
"The region is afflicted by frequent droughts."
"A sense of hopelessness afflicted the entire community."
Word Game Points
Is AFFLICT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afflict is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFLICT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is AFFLICT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afflict is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFLICT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is AFFLICT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afflict is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFLICT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.