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afflict Synonyms

Another word for afflict

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• verb (Context 1)

To cause persistent pain, distress, or suffering to someone or something (typically of a disease, misfortune, or problem; often used in the passive).

Usage Example

"Seasonal droughts frequently distress the agricultural regions of the country."

Strongest
distress
trouble
Strong
torment
plague
beset
harass
oppress
burden
rack
Weak
smite

Opposites of afflict

The opposite of afflict shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

relieve
comfort
soothe
console
heal
alleviate
aid
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• Nearby Words

affirmatively
affirmer
affix
afflict
affliction
affluence
affluent

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Afflict. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/afflict
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