Definition: cause physical pain or suffering in
Usage: afflict with the plague
Similar words: damage
Definition: inflict damage upon
Usage: The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
Synonyms: smite
Definition: inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
Similar words: hit
Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
Usage: He hit her hard in the face
Synonyms: smite
Definition: affect suddenly with deep feeling
Usage: He was smitten with love for this young girl
Similar words: affect, strike, move, impress
Definition: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Usage: This child impressed me as unusually mature; This behavior struck me as odd