Bible Dictionaries
Afflict

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(v. t.) To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to torment.

(2):

(p. p. & a.) Afflicted.

(3):

(v. t.) To strike or cast down; to overthrow.

(4):

(v. t.) To make low or humble.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Afflict'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/afflict.html. 1828.