Calamity vs. Affliction

Calamity vs. Affliction — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Calamity and Affliction

Calamitynoun

An event resulting in great loss.

Afflictionnoun

A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

Calamitynoun

The distress that results from some disaster.

Afflictionnoun

Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.

Calamitynoun

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune;

the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamitythe earthquake was a disaster

Afflictionnoun

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

ADVERTISEMENT

Afflictionnoun

a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

Afflictionnoun

a cause of great suffering and distress