Emily Dickinson Lexicon

afflict (afflicted, -s), v. [MFr < L. afflīct-um, dash against, throw down, distress.] (webplay: loss, losses, seen, trouble).

1. Pain; grieve; oppress.
2. Impress; strike; [fig.] occur to; dawn on.
3. Distress; disturb; bother; upset; worry; trouble.
4. Suppress; blind; obstruct.