1. Third person singular preterite of the reflexive verb 'afligir-se', meaning to suffer anguish, worry, or distress
She was deeply afflicted by the news of his departure.
Ela afligia-se profundamente com a notícia da sua partida.
2. To torment oneself with worry or anxiety about something
He afflicted himself with regret over past mistakes.
Ele afligia-se com arrependimento pelos erros do passado.