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affliction vs tribulation

tribulation vs affliction

affliction and tribulation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affliction Yes No No No
tribulation Yes No No No
As nouns, tribulation is a hyponym of affliction; that is, tribulation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affliction:
  • affliction: a cause of great suffering and distress
  • tribulation: an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Other hyponyms of affliction include calvary, martyrdom, trial, visitation, curse, torment, attack, bane, curse, nemesis, scourge.
affliction (noun) tribulation (noun)
a cause of great suffering and distress an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
Difference between affliction and tribulation

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