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affliction Synonyms

Another word for affliction

Choosing another word for affliction depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that causes persistent pain, suffering, or distress, especially a chronic illness, malady, or misfortune.

Usage Example

"Advances in modern medicine have provided effective treatments for many once-debilitating physical afflictions."

Strongest
ailment
malady
Strong
infirmity
disorder
scourge
plague
bane
blight

• noun (Context 2)

A state of severe pain, distress, grief, or misery.

Usage Example

"The community rallied together to support the family during their time of deep suffering."

Strongest
suffering
distress
tribulation
misery
Strong
adversity
hardship
woe
anguish
torment

Opposites of affliction

The opposite of affliction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comfort
blessing
solace
relief
boon
consolation
good fortune
benefit
See all opposites of affliction

• Nearby Words

affirmer
affix
afflict
affliction
affluence
affluent
affluently

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Affliction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/affliction
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