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afflicting

af·flict
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-flikt]
    • /əˈflɪkt/
    • /əˈflɪkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-flikt]
    • /əˈflɪkt/

Definitions of afflicting word

  • adjective afflicting deeply distressing; painful 3
  • verb with object afflicting to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously: to be afflicted with arthritis. 1
  • verb with object afflicting Obsolete. to overthrow; defeat. to humble. 1
  • noun afflicting Present participle of afflict. 1
  • noun afflicting An affliction. 0

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Origin of afflicting

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English afflicten < Latin afflīctus distressed, past participle of afflīgere to cast down (af- af- + flīg- knock + -tus past participle suffix); replacing Middle English aflight < Middle French aflit < L. See inflict

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Parts of speech for Afflicting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

afflicting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

afflicting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for afflicting

adjective afflicting

  • grievous — causing grief or great sorrow: grievous news.
  • vexatious — causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
  • heart-rending — causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.

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