Afflict means to cause suffering for someone or something.
Category: Confusing Words
Afflatus vs Flatus
Afflatus refers to divine inspiration, and flatus refers to gas generated by the intestine.
Affinity vs Eternity vs Infinity
Affinity means a close relationship or connection.
Affidavid vs Affidavit
Affidavit is the correct word.
Affectation vs Affection
Affectation refers to artificial, exaggerated, or false behavior.
Affect vs Effect
The verb affect means to influence or change.
Aesthetic vs Ascetic
Aesthetic refers to beauty or attractiveness. The new door will improve the aesthetic look of the house. Ascetic refers to avoiding pleasure or material comforts usually for religious reasons. He practices the doctrine that the ascetic life releases the soul.
Aerie vs Airy vs Eerie
Aerie means nest.
Aerial vs Ariel
Aerial refers to a radio antenna or something else that reaches into the air.
Adviser vs Advisor
Adviser is the preferred spelling, but either is acceptable.
Advisedly vs Intentionally
Advisedly means deliberately or with careful consideration.
Advise vs Inform
Advise means to give advice, counsel, or suggestions.