transitive verb. 1a : to cause pain or suffering to : to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish people afflicted with arthritis a region afflicted by hunger and poverty. b : trouble, injure.

What is the meaning of afflictions in the Bible?

1 : a cause of persistent pain or distress a mysterious affliction. 2 : great suffering felt empathy with their affliction.

What is an example of afflicted?

The definition of an affliction is a curse to bear, or something that causes agony, suffering, or great pain. An example of an affliction would be a diagnosis of a fatal illness. An example of an affliction is the process of going through chemotherapy. ... Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.