Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Affliction.
How to pronounce affliction:
US
Affliction - as a noun
A state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adversity16hard knockshardship17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
health problemill healthunhealthiness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cause of great suffering and distress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her arthritis causes a great deal of affliction and pain."
"The country was in the grip of an economic affliction."
"The loss of his sight was a great affliction for him."
"Cancer is a serious affliction that affects millions of people worldwide."
"The family has endured one affliction after another."
Word Game Points
Is AFFLICTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affliction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFLICTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is AFFLICTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affliction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFLICTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is AFFLICTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affliction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFLICTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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Words
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