afflict
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In Migraine Revelations Afflict Michelle Bachmann’s Campaign, John Rennie argues this is not necessarilly a disqualifying thing for her if one understands migraines.
From Scientific American • Jul. 22, 2011
Can a reproach, that in my love had birth, Afflict you so?
From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich
—How can you, lady, suffer this impertinent Afflict you thus?
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
Alas, my friends, Why mourn you thus? let not a private loss Afflict your hearts.
From Cato A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Addison, Joseph
And all the plagues that damned furies feele For their forepassed bold iniquities, Afflict you both for thus preventing me!
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 4 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
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