Both Uses of
afflict
in
Wuthering Heights
- If God afflict your enemies, surely that ought to suffice you.†
p. 131.1afflict = cause suffering
- Compare the present occasion with such an affliction as that, and be thankful for the friends you have, instead of coveting more.'†
p. 162.9 *affliction = something that causes ongoing suffering
Definition:
to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure