afflicting

verb

  1. To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

  2. To strike or cast down; to overthrow.

  3. To make low or humble.

noun

  1. An affliction.

Similar Words

affectless affability affable affair /əˈfɛə/ affaire affairs /əˈfɛəz/ affect /əˈfɛkt/ affectation affectations affected /əˈfɛktɪd/