affliction — something that causes pain or suffering; a cause of distress or harm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that causes pain or suffering; a cause of distress or harm
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈflɪkʃən/
Korean meaning: 고통이나 괴로움을 주는 것; 괴로움, 고난, 질병
Korean pronunciation: 어**플릭**션
Example Sentences
- His snoring was such an affliction that even the neighbors complained.
- The constant notifications from social media became a modern affliction.
- She treated her mother-in-law's visits as a seasonal affliction.
affliction
NOUN//əˈflɪkʃən//
something that causes pain or suffering; a cause of distress or harm
그는 고통을 조용히 안고 산다 — 하지만 그것이 모든 걸음을 만든다.
Affliction brings restriction — but never breaks conviction.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'afflictio' meaning 'a striking down or dashing against,' derived from 'affligere' which meant 'to strike down' or 'to dash against.' The word literally described the action of repeatedly striking someone until they were knocked down.
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📝Examples
“His snoring was such an affliction that even the neighbors complained.”
“The constant notifications from social media became a modern affliction.”
“She treated her mother-in-law's visits as a seasonal affliction.”
“The disease was a lifelong affliction that required constant care.”
“Monday morning meetings were considered the worst affliction in the office.”
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