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The present tense form of 'afflict' is afflict or afflicts. Example: The loss of a loved one afflicts her deeply. (The loss of a loved one afflicts her deeply.)
Definition of “afflict”
- to cause pain or suffering to someone or something
- to trouble or distress greatly
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | afflict |
| Present Continuous | afflicting |
| Present Perfect | afflicted |
Example
The disease afflicts thousands of people every year.
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Financial problems afflict many families.
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The ongoing conflict is afflicting the civilian population.
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The pandemic is afflicting the global economy.
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She has afflicted herself with self-doubt.
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The natural disaster has afflicted the community.
afflict Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | afflict |
| Singular Second Person (You) | afflict |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | afflicts |
| Plural (We/You/They) | afflict |
Example
I afflict myself with negative thoughts.
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You afflict yourself with worry.
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He afflicts himself with guilt.
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She afflicts herself with doubt.
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It afflicts itself with fear.
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We afflict ourselves with stress.
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You afflict yourselves with anxiety.
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They afflict themselves with sorrow.
