afflict

afflict

afflict (third-person singular simple present afflicts, present participle afflicting, simple past and past participle afflicted)

1. (transitive) To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
   • 1611, Authorized King James translation of Exodus 1:11–12:

     Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

   • 1611, Authorized King James translation of Leviticus 23:27:

     Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

	affliggere
	To cause pain to
	Non dare pace, tormentare moralmente.

angustiare

contristare

infestare

rammaricare

tormentare

Altri significati:

(transitive) To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

Traduzione 'veloce'

affliggere ,angustiare ,contristare ,infestare ,rammaricare