afflict (verb)

1. The superhero's arch-enemy used his evil powers to afflict the innocent citizens of the city.

2. According to the Bible, God afflicted the Egyptians with ten plagues to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites.

3. In Shakespeare's play, Romeo's heart was afflicted by unrequited love for Rosaline before he meets Juliet.

4. The alien species had the ability to afflict humans with painful telepathic hallucinations.

1. The cramped layout of the house afflicted the residents, causing great unhappiness.

2. In the cartoon, the villain sought to afflict the hero with a series of misfortunes.

3. The plague that afflicted the ancient city was seen as a punishment from the gods.

4. The film depicted the struggles of a family afflicted by a tragic loss.