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affliction

The word “affliction” has 3 syllables: af-flic-tion

It's pronounced as /əˈflɪkʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for affliction?

In the thesaurus, “affliction” has 160 synonyms and 86 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affliction along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affliction

Antonyms for affliction

Meanings of affliction

  • noun
    1. A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
    2. Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.

Example Sentences

  • The disease was a serious affliction for the entire community.
  • He faced his personal affliction with great courage.
  • Poverty remains a major affliction in some regions of the world.
  • The old man spoke openly about his lifelong affliction.
  • Many support groups help people dealing with chronic affliction.

On this page you'll find 246 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affliction, such as: abrasion, ache, advantage, adversity, affront, agony, aid.

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