Afflicts

Synonyms for "afflicts" (7 found)

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The children of Adam are limbs of each other, having been created of one essence. When the calamity of time afflicts one limb, the other limbs cannot remain at rest. If you have no sympathy for the troubles of others, you are not worthy to be called by the name of "man".

Source: tatoeba (3040959)

Junk food afflicts your health.

Source: tatoeba (9177700)

Lymphatic filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis, afflicts many of the world's most vulnerable communities.

Source: tatoeba (11835355)

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