01 v. t. To strike or cast down; to overthrow.
imp. & p. p.
Afflicted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Afflicting
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1.
To strike or cast down; to overthrow.[Obs.]
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2.
To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to torment.“They did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens.” — Exod. i. 11.“That which was the worst now least afflicts me.” — Milton.
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3.
To make low or humble.[Obs.]“Men are apt to prefer a prosperous error before an afflicted truth.” — Jer. Taylor.