afflict
Definitions
Verb
- Cause great unhappiness for; distress
- Cause physical pain or suffering in
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "afflict".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | afflicted | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | affliction | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | afflictions | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | afflict | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | afflicting | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | afflicts | 2 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "afflict".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "afflict".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | traffic | 2 | 68 |
| 2 | affect | 2 | 35 |
| 3 | affects | 2 | 19 |
| 4 | afflicted | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | affiliated | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | inflict | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | affliction | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | afflictions | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | affiliates | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | afflicts | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | afflicting | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | afflik | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | affricate | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | affiliate | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | flit | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | affleck | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | affiant | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | affeldt | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | affricates | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | waffling | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "afflict" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "afflict" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "afflict" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "afflict".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 6
Sound Alikes: 10
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Nerves were meant to afflict Arsenal, but Manchester City lack that energy | Barney Ronay
Mar 15, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 15, 2026 The Guardian
Who will afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted? | Opinion
Jan 23, 2026 Central New Jersey News
Jan 23, 2026 Central New Jersey News
Poor water quality continues to afflict West Texas town as officials seek new solutions
Nov 5, 2025 Big Bend Sentinel
Nov 5, 2025 Big Bend Sentinel
Slew of 1-goal losses afflict York boys' soccer teams at states: Local roundup
Nov 4, 2025 York Daily Record
Nov 4, 2025 York Daily Record
Alzheimer’s continues to afflict Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Experts say state leaders still aren’t doing enough.
Aug 7, 2025 Texas Public Radio | TPR
Aug 7, 2025 Texas Public Radio | TPR