Word
afflicted
Phoneticsaf·flict·ed
US/əˈfɫɪktɪd/
UK/ɐflˈɪktɪd/
Definition
adj. suffering from a physical or mental problem, or being troubled by something very difficult.
adj. suffering from a disease, disability, or persistent distress. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.
Examples
“The country is afflicted by a severe drought.”
“Many elderly patients in this ward are afflicted with arthritis, making daily movement a significant challenge.”
“The region has been afflicted by decades of political instability, which has hindered the development of a robust infrastructure and a stable economy.”
Examples
simple
“The country is afflicted by a severe drought.”
contextual
“Many elderly patients in this ward are afflicted with arthritis, making daily movement a significant challenge.”
complex
“The region has been afflicted by decades of political instability, which has hindered the development of a robust infrastructure and a stable economy.”
Usage
Typically takes the preposition 'by' or 'with'.
Pitfall
He is afflicted from a cold
He is afflicted with a cold
Afflicted is paired with 'with' for diseases or 'by' for external troubles, but never 'from'.
Real-World Examples
“Scientists have long warned that climate change, driven by humanity's burning of fossil fuels, is making the extreme heat spells that have afflicted Europe longer, more intense and more frequent.” “Gao’s family said he had fainted in detention and was afflicted with back, knee and respiratory problems.” Scan code
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