Both Uses of
afflict
in
Henry VIII
- Sure, he is much afflicted.†
Scene 2.2 *afflicted = suffering; or made to suffer
- Nay, forsooth; my friends, They that much weigh out my afflictions, They that my trust must grow to, live not here; They are, as all my other comforts, far hence In mine own country, lords.†
Scene 3.1afflictions = things that cause suffering
Definition:
to cause pain, suffering, or trouble -- especially something long-lasting or hard to endure