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Etymology of the English word afflicting

the English word afflicting
derived from the English word afflict
derived from the Latin word afflictus (collision, blow; a striking against; in a state of ruin)
derived from the Latin word affligere (overthrow, throw down; afflict)
using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)
derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)
derived from the Old Latin word fligere (beat or dash down)




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