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1. (verb) afflict
cause great unhappiness for; distress
Synonyms: smite

2. (verb) afflict, smite
cause physical pain or suffering in
Synonyms: smite, afflict

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'afflict'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. afflict
Castigate and chastise refer strictly to corporal punishment, tho both are somewhat archaic; correct and punish are often used as euphemisms in preference to either. Punish is distinctly re
Synonyms: chasten, afflict, chastise, discipline, punish, refine, subdue, castigate, correct, humble, purify, soften, try

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