n. | 1. | The cause of continued pain of body or mind, as sickness, losses, etc.; an instance of grievous distress; a pain or grief. |
2. | The state of being afflicted; a state of pain, distress, or grief. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | affliction - a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health | |
3. | affliction - a cause of great suffering and distress |