| − | An '''affliction''' is a state of great [[suffering]], [[pain]], [[distress]], [[grief]] or [[misery]]. It may also be used to refer to the cause or source of the suffering or distress. | + | An '''affliction''' is a state of great [[suffering]], [[pain]], [[distress]], [[grief]] or [[misery]]. It may also be used to refer to the cause or source of the suffering or distress. E.g. conservativism is a great affliction on society. |