AFFLICTION


Meaning of AFFLICTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' flik-sh ə n

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : the state of being afflicted

2 : the cause of persistent pain or distress

3 : great suffering

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.