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aflige

[ɐ.ˈfli.ɡə]
verb
afflicts, distresses, grieves
1. to cause physical or mental suffering; to distress or trouble
The illness afflicts millions worldwide.
A doença aflige milhões em todo o mundo.
2. to trouble deeply; to cause sorrow or grief
His words afflict my heart.
Suas palavras afligem meu coração.
3. third person singular present indicative of 'afligir'
This situation afflicts him greatly.
Esta situação o aflige muito.
Synonyms
angustiaatormentaperturbaentristeceincomodaoprime
Antonyms
alegraconsolaconfortatranquilizaapazigua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aflige
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aflige
standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

aflige a alma
aflige o coração
aquilo que aflige
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