afflict
verb (used with object)
to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously.
is afflicting
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present progressiveof afflict (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Silicosis, a disease caused by silica dust produced when workers cut and grind engineered stone, is afflicting workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
Climate change is not the only threat that is afflicting seals and other pinnipeds, the group of carnivorous aquatic mammals that includes seals and sea lions.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2023
Among critical areas cited is East Africa, where the United Nations said an “unprecedented” drought is afflicting Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
A minicab drought is afflicting passengers, with scores of social media complaints of cabs being unavailable or cancelled at the last minute.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2021
Now comes the difficult part: you must provoke the animal that is afflicting you.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
