AFFECTED (NEGATIVELY BY SOMETHING) word family

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Beset by

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 Troubled persistently or surrounded by difficulties.
"The company was beset by financial problems."

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Afflicted by

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 Suffering from a serious problem or illness.
"She was afflicted by a rare disease for most of her life."

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Tormented by

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Severely troubled, especially emotionally or mentally.
"He was tormented by guilt after the accident."

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Plagued by

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Troubled or distressed repeatedly by a problem.
"The project was plagued by constant delays and budget overruns."

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 Blighted by

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 Severely damaged or negatively affected.
"The neighbourhood was blighted by years of neglect and crime."