Definition of affliction

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Affliction (n.) The cause of continued pain of body or mind, as sickness, losses, etc.; an instance of grievous distress; a pain or grief..

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Afflictionless :: Afflictionless (a.) Free from affliction.
Trial :: Trial (n.) The state of being tried or tempted; exposure to suffering that tests strength, patience, faith, or the like; affliction or temptation that exercises and proves the graces or virtues of men..
Scourge :: Scourge (n.) Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment..
Fire :: Fire (n.) Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.
Tribulation :: Tribulation (n.) That which occasions distress, trouble, or vexation; severe affliction..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness.
Solace :: Solace (n.) To cheer in grief or under calamity; to comfort; to relieve in affliction, solitude, or discomfort; to console; -- applied to persons; as, to solace one with the hope of future reward..
Affliction :: Affliction (n.) The cause of continued pain of body or mind, as sickness, losses, etc.; an instance of grievous distress; a pain or grief..
Grievous :: Grievous (a.) Full of, or expressing, grief; showing great sorrow or affliction; as, a grievous cry..
Drearihood :: Drearihood (n.) Affliction; dreariness.
Dysphoria :: Dysphoria (n.) Impatience under affliction; morbid restlessness; dissatisfaction; the fidgets.
Martyrdom :: Martyrdom (n.) Affliction; torment; torture.
Vexation :: Vexation (n.) The cause of trouble or disquiet; affliction.
Ultimately :: Ultimately (adv.) As a final consequence; at last; in the end; as, afflictions often tend to correct immoral habits, and ultimately prove blessings..
Crucible :: Crucible (n.) A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction..
Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt..
Panacea :: Panacea (n.) A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction..
Night :: Night (n.) A state of affliction; adversity; as, a dreary night of sorrow..
Woful :: Woful (a.) Bringing calamity, distress, or affliction; as, a woeful event; woeful want..
Affliction :: Affliction (n.) The state of being afflicted; a state of pain, distress, or grief..
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