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Meanings of affliction in English

Trial from god that can either cause suffering or joy.

Usage of affliction in English
1
In the third was the Queen, in bed, and in indescribable affliction.
Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Volum...
2
You know now fully the circumstances and the nature of my affliction.
In a glass darkly
3
The death of General Sheridan in August last was a national affliction.
State of the Union Addresses
4
Economics: Bertie Ahern has a serious affliction, one that affects his eyesight.
The Irish Times
5
The good news is that Patrick is not alone in his affliction.
The Irish Times
6
However, according to Hayes, chytrid is only the most apparent amphibian affliction.
Wired
7
The faithful hero fled from that affliction; too bitter was the woe.
Codex Junius 11
8
She was the faithful friend, the comforter in affliction, the wise counsellor.
The Home Mission
9
The number is small in part because the affliction is so rare.
Fear nothing
10
It became immediately apparent that Mrs Haddock suffered from a strange affliction.
The corfu trilogy
11
He suffers this affliction and this desertion in the horror of night.
Pascal's Pensées
12
I was a witness of his affliction; it seemed to me extreme.
Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 7
13
The Marquis de Créqui returned home in a state of deep affliction.
Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies
14
There is no greater affliction in modern life than the tiresome talker.
Talks on Talking
15
We pray for their strength during this time of affliction said Lesufi.
The South African
16
I could have repelled your caresses; but I cannot support your affliction.
Paul and Virginia
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Affliction through the time
Affliction across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common