tribulate vs afflict
afflict vs tribulatetribulate and afflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tribulate | No | No | Yes | No |
| afflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
afflict is a hypernym of
tribulate; that is, afflict is a
word with a broader meaning than tribulate:
- tribulate: oppress or trouble greatly
- afflict: cause great unhappiness for; distress
| tribulate (verb) | afflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| oppress or trouble greatly | cause physical pain or suffering in |
| cause great unhappiness for; distress |
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