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affliction

noun

/əˈflɪkʃən/

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

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

suffering, hardship, misery, distress, torment

comfort, relief, ease

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

skillful and subtle handling of a situation

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

a person who votes in an election

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or diseas...

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively...