Afflict

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To make low or humble.

II. Afflict ·p.p. & ·adj Afflicted.

III. Afflict ·vt To strike or cast down; to Overthrow.

IV. Afflict ·vt To inflict some great injury or hurt upon, causing continued pain or mental distress; to trouble grievously; to Torment.