Both Uses of
afflict
in
Hard Times
- Louisa could not reproach her for her unjust suspicions; she was so faithful to her idea of the man, and so afflicted.†
Chpt 3.4
- Fresh lamentations from Louisa, and deeper affliction on Mr. Gradgrind's part, followed this desertion of them by their last friend.†
Chpt 3.8 *
Definition:
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(afflict) cause suffering -- such as illness, pain, or unhappiness