affliction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Papatiti fears that the death toll is being underestimated and that the affliction may also be affecting elephants in neighbouring Tanzania.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
In 2005, Florida first got signs of a new affliction in its groves called citrus greening disease.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
As anxiety about the affliction spreads, the beauty industry is selling solutions ranging from creams to futuristic-looking LED red-light collars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Beyond entertainment, Shepard devoted herself to raising awareness for sickle cell anemia after a friend died of the affliction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Aureliano Segundo went through a crisis of affliction on the first Sunday that he put on dry clothes and went out to renew his acquaintance with the town.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
During a 2015 talk, Erikson called Katrina “far and away the most telling disaster of our national experience,” whose long-lasting consequences revealed all manner of societal afflictions: mismanagement of infrastructure, political corruption, inequality, racism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Meanwell did what he does best—find the next big thing in medicine by looking for the biggest afflictions facing the most patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Francis has spoken openly about her personal afflictions over the course of her career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025
But to experience divine visions through the mortal body came at great physical cost, often in the form of seizures, migraines and other afflictions.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
But the most terrible of the afflictions were men and women with leprosy.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
Vocabulary lists containing affliction
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
