Affliction
Affliction noun - A source of harm or misfortune.
Usage example: alcohol has been his affliction ever since he took his first drink at the age of 12
Pitfall and affliction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Affliction".
Pitfall
Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Affliction and pitfall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affliction" instead a noun "Pitfall".
How words are described
| particular | particular affliction | particular pitfall |
| common | common affliction | common pitfall |
| bad | bad affliction | bad pitfall |
| main | main affliction | main pitfall |
Cite this Source
Pitfall and Affliction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affliction/pitfall
Affliction & Pitfall. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affliction/pitfall>.
Pitfall or Affliction. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affliction/pitfall.
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