(Of a problem or illness) to cause pain or suffering to; to affect adversely.
Arthritis is a disease that can [afflict] people of all ages.
The country was [afflict]ed by a severe drought.
He was [afflict]ed with a feeling of deep regret.
To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
The hurricane is expected to [inflict] massive damage.
A leader should not [inflict] their personal views on others.
The goal of the attack was to [inflict] heavy losses.
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