Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
affliction
noun
/əˈflɪk.ʃən/
Definition
A state of pain, distress, or grief; misery.
Examples
- He endured the affliction of a long illness.
- Her heart was heavy with affliction after losing her pet.
- The community came together to support those facing affliction.
Meaning
Affliction refers to a condition that causes suffering or unhappiness.
Synonyms
- distress
- suffering
- hardship
- misery
- anguish
