Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Afflicts.
Afflicts - 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 afflicts thousands of people every year."
"Poverty afflicts many nations around the world."
"A sense of loneliness afflicts him regularly."
"The condition often afflicts individuals as they age."
"A widespread epidemic afflicts the region."
Word Game Points
Is AFFLICTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afflicts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFLICTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is AFFLICTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afflicts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFLICTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is AFFLICTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afflicts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFLICTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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