Affliction
Affliction is a noun that refers to a state of pain, suffering, or distress. It is derived from the Latin word “afflictio” meaning “to inflict” or “to cause pain”.
Pronunciation
uh-flik-shuhn
Synonyms
Distress, agony, torment, misery, anguish, tribulation.
Nearby Words
- Adversity (noun) – ప్రతికూలత (pratikoolata) – A difficult or unfortunate situation.
- Ailment (noun) – ఆరోగ్య సమస్య (aarogya samasya) – A minor illness or physical disorder.
- Trouble (noun) – సమస్య (samasya) – A difficulty or problem.
- Suffering (noun) – పీడ (peeda) – The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
Example sentences:
- His affliction with a chronic illness made it difficult for him to lead a normal life. (noun)
- The country is facing economic affliction due to the ongoing recession. (noun)
- She was afflicted by grief after the loss of her loved one. (verb)
Antonyms
The antonym of affliction in Telugu is “ఆనందం” (aanandam) which means “happiness” or “joy”.
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