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Synonyms & Similar Words
adversity
hardship
suffering
distress
misery
woe
trouble
tribulation
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
misfortune
plight
predicament
dilemma
pain
agony
anguish
torment
persecution
oppression
exploitation
abuse
mistreatment
maltreatment
suffering
hardship
trial
test
ordeal
curse
blight
bane
scourge
plague
infestation
pestilence
epidemic
pandemic
disease
illness
sickness
ailment
affliction
infirmity
disability
impairment
defect
flaw
weakness
vulnerability
susceptibility
sensitivity
fragility
frailty
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness
hopelessness
despair
desperation
Meaning of Affliction
A state of pain, suffering, or distress
Definitions
- A state of pain, suffering, or distress, especially one that is prolonged or inflicts great physical or mental harm
- * A thing that causes great suffering or distress
Etymology of Affliction
The word "affliction" comes from the Old French word "affliction", which is derived from the Latin word "afflictio", meaning "a striking against" or "a visitation", from "affligere", which means "to strike against" or "to distress"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of suffering or distress
Example Uses
- The patient suffered from a chronic affliction that left her in constant pain
- * The country was plagued by affliction and poverty for many years
- * The affliction of losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
comfort
relief
solace
consolation
peace
tranquility
happiness
joy
bliss
ecstasy
euphoria
delight
pleasure
satisfaction
contentment
well-being
prosperity
good fortune
luck
success
triumph
victory
blissfulness
cheerfulness
gladness
jubilation
elation
exultation
thrill
excitement
exhilaration