afflicted

/əˈflɪktɪd/
adjective
  1. Experiencing pain, suffering, or distress, especially from a disease or problem.
    • The doctor specialized in treating patients afflicted with rare skin conditions.
    • He felt deeply afflicted by the loss of his childhood home.
    • The afflicted families received aid from the charity.
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