Affliction Definition & Meaning
affliction
- noun
- a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
- a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
- a cause of great suffering and distress
"Affliction" in song lyrics
See how affliction is used in real songs:
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"But where I'm from bein broke's no honorable affliction"
Bubba Sparxxx f/ Kiley Dean — Nowhere -
"Whole populations suffer from massive homicide affliction"
K-Rino — Temple of Doom -
"he swallowed all that bitterness that pain and affliction"
Lecrae — I'm a Saint
Words that rhyme with affliction
Usage tips for "affliction"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "affliction" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for affliction to find words that pair well.
Use "affliction" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does affliction mean?
- a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health a cause of great suffering and distress
- What part of speech is affliction?
- Affliction is a noun.
- How many definitions does affliction have?
- Affliction has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).