afflicted

af·flict

A0122800 (ə-flĭkt′)tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.

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[Middle English afflighten, from afflight, disturbed, frightened, from Latin afflīctum, past participle of afflīgere, to cast down : ad-, ad- + flīgere, to strike.]

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af·flict′er n.af·flic′tive adj.af·flic′tive·ly adv.Synonyms: afflict, agonize, rack¹, torment, torture
These verbs mean to bring great harm or suffering to someone: afflicted with severe arthritis; agonized to see her suffering; racked with guilt; tormented by migraine headaches; tortured by painful memories.

afflicted

(əˈflɪktɪd) pl nthe afflicted afflicted people considered collectively

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	afflicted - grievously affected especially by diseasestrickenill, sick - affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function; "ill from the monotony of his suffering"
	2.	afflicted - mentally or physically unfit impairedunfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"

afflicted

adjectiveHaving a painful ailment:miserable, suffering, wretched.

Translations

afectadoafflittotormentatoaflito