afflict

verb3

1. •
   To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

   • [T]he wench was afflicted with religion and unapproachably austere. — 1930
2. •
   (no longer used) To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result.

   • reassembling our afflicted powers — 1667
3. •
   (no longer used) To make low or humble.

   • The Argument of mine afflicted stile — 1590