afflicter

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af·flict

(ə-flĭkt′)

tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts

To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.

[Middle English afflighten, from afflight, disturbed, frightened, from Latin afflīctum, past participle of afflīgere, to cast down : ad-, ad- + flīgere, to strike.]

af·flict′er n.

af·flic′tive adj.

af·flic′tive·ly adv.

Synonyms: afflict, agonize, rack¹, torment, torture
These verbs mean to bring great harm or suffering to someone: afflicted with severe arthritis; agonized to see her suffering; racked with guilt; tormented by migraine headaches; tortured by painful memories.

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afflicter

(əˈflɪktə)

a person who causes distress, torment, or affliction

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