Afflict and Bug

Afflict

Afflict verb - To cause persistent suffering to.
Usage example: he's been afflicted by nightmares ever since the accident

Bug and afflict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bug" instead a verb "Afflict".

Nearby Words: affliction, afflictive, afflicting

Bug

Bug verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.
Usage example: I hate to bug you, but could you help me move this table?

Afflict and bug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afflict" instead a verb "Bug".
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