c. 1300, from Old French afliction (11c.), from Latin afflictionem (nominative afflictio), noun of action from past participle stem of affligere (see afflict).

(kleśa, 煩惱). Something that agitates one’s mind, resulting in evil karmas

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health (afflictive) causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to hi [..]

To dream that affliction lays a heavy hand upon you and calls your energy to a halt, foretells that some disaster is surely approaching you. To see others afflicted, foretells that you will be surrounded by many ills and misfortunes.   

(n) a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health(n) a cause of great suffering and distress(n) a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony. *frown, my thoughts are calm; / Then ?trike, Affliction, for thy wounds are balm. [Attributed to(1616–1704).]}} Something which causes pain, sufferi [..]