Affliction

//əˈflɪk.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "affliction" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

afflictionless bread of affliction self-affliction

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

adversity hard knocks hardship health problem ill health trouble unhealthiness

Type Of (IsA)

adversity ill health trouble

Related Terms

afflict agony distress pain suffering

Synonym Network

misery suffering

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