Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket. Diseases like

Verminosis and Mastitis only ___________ (damage) domestic cattle.

afflict

The correct word to complete the sentence is afflict.

• Delight means to give great pleasure.
• Afflict means to cause someone pain or suffering.
• Relieve means to make something less severe or unpleasant.
• Assist means to help someone.