afflict
Example Sentences
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Louise, 15, is “afflicted by the plight of the middle child,” in that everyone ignores her even in the best of times.
“As such, demand for credit among individuals and households afflicted by memory disorders may increase just as its supply is restricted.”
From MarketWatch
Many of the forces weighing on downtown Dallas—from remote work to homelessness—are afflicting other urban core neighborhoods.
He wants nothing to do with the afflicted, no matter how peace-loving they appear.
From Los Angeles Times
After rallying for most of the year, bitcoin and other digital tokens fall back—caught up in a broader decline afflicting riskier trades across all markets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
