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afflictions

  • plural
    of affliction.
    affliction
    noun
    a state of pain, distress, or grief; misery.

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The boys laugh at her afflictions, but the smile turns to shame when she later shows up at the Waldrop home begging forgiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Now that they are defanged, these countries’ remaining afflictions don’t threaten Americans or occupy the attention of senior U.S. national security officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, physical afflictions can be ameliorated via automated systems that adjust indoor conditions in response to signs of animal distress.

From Salon ● May 15, 2024

For some time, Weinstein has been ailing with a variety of afflictions, including cardiac issues, diabetes, sleep apnea and eye problems.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024

Clamp it to his heart and wait for the goddess to thrust her fiery hand through its planes and burn away his afflictions.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr