"affliction" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: adversity, hard knocks, hardship - a state of misfortune or affliction

subtypes: cross, crown of thorns - any affliction that causes great suffering
is a type of: health problem, ill health, unhealthiness - a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain

subtypes: deformity, malformation, misshapenness - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
is a type of: trouble - an event causing distress or pain
subtypes:
- calvary, martyrdom - any experience that causes intense suffering
- trial, tribulation, visitation - an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
- curse, torment - a severe affliction
- attack - a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
- bane, curse, nemesis, scourge - something causing misery or death