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The illness was a difficult affliction.
What does Affliction mean?
An affliction is something that causes pain or trouble.
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A cause of pain, trouble, or suffering.
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The town faced the affliction of a long drought.
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The character's greatest affliction was the fear that stopped him from trying.
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What is an affliction?
An affliction is a problem, condition, or burden that causes pain, trouble, or suffering.
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WordAffliction.
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MeaningAffliction means An affliction is something that causes pain or trouble.
ExampleExample: The illness was a difficult affliction.
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- uh · flik · shun
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- shun
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comfortUse for relief from pain or trouble.
blessingUse for something helpful or fortunate.
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Affliction word family
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affliction
verb
afflict
To cause pain or trouble.
adjective
afflicted
Affected by pain, trouble, or suffering.
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