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Meaning of the word affliction in English

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affliction

US /əˈflɪk.ʃən/
UK /əˈflɪk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

something that causes pain or suffering

Example:
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The country was plagued by the affliction of war.
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She suffered from a mysterious affliction for years.
Synonym:
ailment disease disorder malady trouble distress misery hardship suffering woe
2.

the state of being in pain or suffering

Example:
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He bore his affliction with remarkable courage.
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The family shared in her affliction.
Synonym:
suffering distress misery hardship adversity tribulation woe grief sorrow anguish
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