1
as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
she listened with deep affliction as her daughter told her about the latest trouble she was in
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as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
felt such great affliction over the destruction of the beautiful old home
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as in curse
a source of harm or misfortune
alcohol has been his affliction ever since he took his first drink at the age of 12
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as in injury
something that causes loss or pain
cronyism and corruption are afflictions on the body politic
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Recent Examples of affliction
In this frankly astonishing novel, to survive affliction is to remain forever unmoored.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Very quickly, Nate learns to use his affliction to his advantage via such methods as grabbing a blazing hot frying pan and pummeling his stunned opponent with it during a kitchen fight.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Wanting to look as good in real life as on social media is a universal affliction.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Fixed an issue where a perk wrongly indicated a 600% affliction build up with Posture Attacks.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Very quickly, Nate learns to use his affliction to his advantage via such methods as grabbing a blazing hot frying pan and pummeling his stunned opponent with it during a kitchen fight.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Wanting to look as good in real life as on social media is a universal affliction.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Fixed an issue where a perk wrongly indicated a 600% affliction build up with Posture Attacks.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affliction
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On Tuesday, April 29, Patrick Cooper filed a lawsuit against Tisci, 50, claiming assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of New York State’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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At least 4 in 10 U.S. adults experienced high levels of psychological distress at some point during the pandemic, according to four Pew Research Center surveys conducted between March of 2020 and September of 2022.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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But while there was undeniable joy in that surreal experience, a quiet sorrow lingered beneath it all.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The aubade flourishes wherever lovers try to cling to a few more moments together before the sweet sorrow of parting.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But many are finding that blessing comes with a curse.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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On the line: A trip to the conference final where Washington and Carolina will have a chance to exorcize some demons.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Knicks then exorcised another demon — awful performances coming out of the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency services, said in a statement that eight people had been transported with injuries to two local hospitals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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People were inside both homes during the crash but were safely evacuated with no injuries, the Ventura County Fire Department said, and the fire was suppressed.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Ellie is stricken with agony, her reaction almost feral.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The agony of not knowing was heartbreakingly illustrated by the plight of Oscar Johnson, of St. Charles.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated.—
Karissa Chen,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Even though little about Kumar’s demeanor suggests the 1920s, there is conviction in his anguish for his country.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Once a nemesis of Trump, Bezos has sought to curry favor with the new administration and donated big bucks to his inauguration committee along with other Big Tech moguls.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Hogwarts student, who reigned supreme at Slytherin House, was the arch nemesis of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his two best friends, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Affliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affliction. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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