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affliction

/əˈflɪkʃən/ /əˈflɪkʃən/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 rahatsızlık, hastalık countable

Definition (English)

An illness or condition that affects the body or mind.

Example Sentences

  1. He suffered from a chronic affliction of the lungs.
    Kronik bir akciğer rahatsızlığından muzdaripti.
  2. Acne is a common affliction among teenagers.
    Sivilce, gençler arasında yaygın bir rahatsızlıktır.
Formal
  1. 1 dert, musibet, ıstırap countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

Pain and suffering, or something that causes it.

Example Sentences

  1. Poverty is a terrible affliction for many people.
    Yoksulluk birçok insan için korkunç bir derttir.
  2. The disease is a serious affliction to the community.
    Bu hastalık toplum için ciddi bir musibettir.

Synonyms

Collocations

a chronic afflictiona common afflictionmental afflictionphysical affliction