affliggere

Definitions of affliggere
  1. verb
    cause to feel sorrow
    synonyms: addolorare, corrucciare, crucciare, desolare, dolorare, esulcerare, rammaricare
  2. verb
    make unhappy
    synonyms: addolorare, aduggiare, contristare, corrucciare, crucciare, dolorare, immalinconire, intristire, rattristare
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    types:
    aggravare, appesantire
    be oppressive or disheartening to
    type of:
    commuovere, emozionare, fare impressione, impressionare
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  3. verb
    cause to suffer
    synonyms: bersagliare, maltrattare, perseguitare, tartassare, tribolare, vessare
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    types:
    epurare, purgarsi
    oust politically
    type of:
    deludere, frustrare, rimordere
    treat cruelly
  4. verb
    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    synonyms: inquietarsi, irritarsi, preoccupare, preoccuparsi, spazientirsi, tribolare
    inquietarsi, irritarsi, preoccuparsi, spazientirsi, trepidare, turbarsi
    be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
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    antonyms:
    assicurare, imbaldanzire, rassicurare
    cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
    type of:
    distrarre, inguaiare
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
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