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Afflict verb Definition- To distress with physical or mental pain
Synonyms- Agonize, Bother Antonyms- Aid, Solace
How can a person be afflicted?
Exile verb Definition- Expulsion from one’s native land by authoritative decree
Synonyms- Deport, Ban Antonyms- Import, Welcome
Fiend noun Definition- A person of extreme wickedness or maliciousness
Synonyms- Beast, Savage, Brute Antonyms- Angel
Lament verb Definition- To express sorrow, mourning, or regret
Synonyms- Grieving, Wail Antonyms- Celebrate, Laud
Moor noun Definition- an open area with overgrown shrubs where drainage is poor.
Synonyms- Bog, Marsh, Fen
Reparation verb Definition- Making amends for wrong or injury done
Synonyms- Penance, Recompense Antonyms- Extortion, Penalty
Righteous adjective Definition- Morally right or justifiable
Synonyms- Honorable, Laudable
Antonyms- Corrupt, Immoral
Solace verb Definition- To comfort or console
Synonyms- Allay, Comfort Antonyms- Upset, Aggravate
Talons Noun Definition- A claw, especially of a bird of prey
Threshold noun Definition- The entrance to a house or building
Synonyms- Doorway, Entrance