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)
discomfitdiscomposedisconcertuntuneupsetHyponyms (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.