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Afflicter

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af·flict  (-flkt)
tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts
To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on.
[Middle English afflighten, from afflight, disturbed, frightened, from Latin afflictum, past participle of afflgere, to cast down : ad-, ad- + flgere, to strike.]
af·flicter n.
af·flictive adj.
af·flictive·ly adv.
Synonyms: afflict, agonize, rack1, torment, torture
These verbs mean to bring great harm or suffering to someone: afflicted with arthritis; was agonized to see her suffering; racked with cancer; tormented by migraine headaches; tortured by painful memories.
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