How do you pronounce affliction?

affliction is pronounced as /əˈflɪkʃən/.

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affliction

😔affliction

noun

/əˈflɪkʃən/

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Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example Sentences

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

suffering, hardship, misery, distress, torment

Antonyms

comfort, relief, ease

Collocations

serious affliction, chronic affliction, affliction of poverty, affliction of disease

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