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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)
discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause physical pain or suffering in

Example: "Afflict with the plague"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smite7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage10
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFLICT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afflict is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
AFFLICT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is AFFLICT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afflict is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFLICT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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