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affliction, n.
(afflictions)
more info a cause of great suffering and distress
<noun.event>

affliction
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
afflict
semantic pointers
hypernym
trouble
hyponym
calvary, martyrdom trial, tribulation, visitation curse, torment attack bane, curse, scourge, nemesis
more info a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
<noun.state>

affliction
semantic pointers
hypernym
ill health, health problem, unhealthiness
hyponym
deformity, malformation, misshapenness
more info a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
<noun.state>

affliction
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
afflict afflict
semantic pointers
hypernym
adversity, hardship, hard knocks
hyponym
cross, crown of thorns