Affliction

/ɐflˈɪkʃən/

/əˈfɫɪkʃən/

Affliction

a state of pain, suffering, or discomfort

a cause of great suffering and distress

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

Examples

1. The affliction lacks borders.

2. But these ancient afflictions still hold a surprising number of secrets.

3. Because Black women and trees have a similar affliction.

4. The book examines development and affliction among indigenous Lisu men in the Nu River Valley on the China-Myanmar border.