Afflicted example sentences

af·flict

verb

afflicted (past tense) · afflicted (past participle)

- (of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble:

- (of a celestial body) be in a stressful aspect with (another celestial body or a point on the ecliptic):

Synonyms

trouble, bother, burden, distress, beset, harass, worry, oppress, annoy, vex, irritate, exasperate, strain, stress, tax, torment, plague, blight, bedevil, pursue, rack, smite, curse, harrow, grip, visit, take, discommode, ail, comfort

"Afflicted" Example Sentences

1. The poor dog was afflicted with a terrible cough.
2. The town was afflicted with a devastating flood.
3. The young girl was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder.
4. His heart was afflicted with an overwhelming sadness.
5. The country was afflicted with a severe drought.
6. The entire family was afflicted with a vicious stomach virus.
7. Her mind was afflicted with constant worry and anxiety.
8. The town was afflicted with a spate of burglaries.
9. The soldier's body was afflicted with a serious injury.
10. The city was afflicted with a deadly outbreak of disease.
11. The woman was afflicted with a chronic pain disorder.
12. The child was afflicted with a learning disability.
13. The town was afflicted with a severe winter storm.
14. The man was afflicted with a debilitating disease.
15. The community was afflicted with a string of arson attacks.
16. The country was afflicted with a major economic crisis.
17. The building was afflicted with a malfunctioning elevator.
18. The village was afflicted with a severe shortage of food and water.
19. The patient was afflicted with a rare form of cancer.
20. The town was afflicted with a massive power outage.
21. The man was afflicted with a chronic lung condition.
22. The city was afflicted with a rise in violent crime.
23. The town was afflicted with a dangerous infestation of rats.
24. The woman was afflicted with a severe case of insomnia.
25. The community was afflicted with a wave of political unrest.
26. The country was afflicted with a sudden increase in unemployment.
27. The building was afflicted with a persistent mold problem.
28. The town was afflicted with a stubborn traffic jam.
29. The man was afflicted with a stubborn case of poison ivy.
30. The city was afflicted with a persistent problem of air pollution.

Common Phases

1. The community was afflicted with a mysterious illness;
2. Her heart was afflicted with grief;
3. The town was afflicted by a devastating hurricane;
4. He was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder;
5. The country was afflicted by economic recession;
6. The family was afflicted with poverty;
7. She was afflicted with a chronic illness;
8. The region was afflicted by a severe drought;
9. He was afflicted by a terrible trauma;
10. The city was afflicted by high crime rates.