af·flict 
/əˈflɪkt/ verb
af·flicts; af·flict·ed; af·flict·ing /əˈflɪkt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something)
▪ The disease afflicts an estimated two million people every year. — usually used as (be) afflicted ▪ Much of the region is afflicted by hunger and poverty. — often + with ▪ Most patients/people who are afflicted with the disease die within one year. ▪ people afflicted with cancer
▪ The disease afflicts an estimated two million people every year. — usually used as (be) afflicted ▪ Much of the region is afflicted by hunger and poverty. — often + with ▪ Most patients/people who are afflicted with the disease die within one year. ▪ people afflicted with cancer
