Affliction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈflɪk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Affliction is a noun meaning A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
Meaning
A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
More Meanings
- Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.
Example Sentences
She wore a man's long ulster (not as if it were an affliction, but as if it were very comfortable and belonged to her; carried it like a young soldier) [...]
BEAT on, proud billows; Boreas blow; / Swell, curled waves, high as Jove's roof; / Your incivility doth ſhow, / That innocence is tempeſt proof; / Though ſurly Nereus frown, my thoughts are calm; / Then ſtrike, Affliction, for thy wounds are balm. [Attributed to Roger L'Estrange (1616–1704).]
Word Forms
- afflictions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pain, suffering, scourge, distress, grief, bereavement.
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