afflicted

• Descreve alguém ou algo que sofre de dor, sofrimento ou de algum problema específico.

Describes someone or something that is suffering from pain, distress, or a particular problem.

1. Suffering from a conditionB2formal

   Experiencing physical or mental pain, distress, or a disease.

   Acometido

   • The region was afflicted by a severe drought.
   • He is afflicted with a rare genetic disorder.
   • Many people are afflicted by chronic back pain.

   Sinônimosaffectedailingdiseaseddistressedstrickensufferingtroubled

   Antônimoshealthywell

2. Troubled or burdenedB2formal

   Deeply affected by a problem, worry, or difficulty.

   Aflito

   • She was afflicted with guilt after the argument.
   • The community is afflicted by high unemployment rates.
   • He felt afflicted by the constant criticism.

   Sinônimosbesetburdeneddistressedharassedoppressedtormentedtroubledvexedworried

   Antônimoscarefreeunburdeneduntroubledwell

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de causar dor, sofrimento ou tristeza a alguém ou algo; também pode significar atingir ou acometer alguém com um mal, doença ou problema.

A verb used to indicate causing pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something.

1. Cause pain or sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone or something to suffer physically or mentally.

   Causar sofrimento

   • The disease has afflicted many people in the region.
   • He was afflicted with chronic back pain for years.
   • The country is afflicted by severe drought.

   Sinônimosailbesetdistressharassoppressplaguetormenttrouble

   Antônimoscomfortconsoleeasehealhelprelievesoothe

2. Trouble or distressB2formal

   To cause great trouble, distress, or hardship.

   Afligir

   • The community is afflicted by high unemployment rates.
   • She was afflicted by doubts about her decision.
   • The city was afflicted by a series of natural disasters.

   Sinônimosbedevilbesetburdendistressgrieveharassharryoppressplaguetormenttroublevex

   Antônimoscomfortconsolerelievesolacesoothe