Answer: afflict

AnswerCrossword Clue
AFFLICTCause suffering
AFFLICTPlague
AFFLICTBother
AFFLICTTorment
AFFLICTSmite
afflictto distress severely
afflict(of a celestial body) Be in a stressful aspect with (another celestial body or a point on the ecliptic)
afflict(of a problem or illness) Cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble