- present participle of afflict.
afflicting
Example Sentences
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He explains how he believes Alcaraz’s tragic death likely came to be and how officers have become desensitized to issues afflicting America’s prisons.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
That has driven down costs but also pushed some companies to the brink in another instance of the hypercompetition sometimes blamed for afflicting China’s economic health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
What follows are the factors afflicting each region or market.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026
Their bread-and-butter is comforting the most comfortable by afflicting the most afflicted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
The conference ended with the passing of a multitude of resolutions dealing with China, India, Germany, Japan, and conditions afflicting various parts of the earth.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
