# affection vs affliction

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### affection
*noun · IPA /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ · frequency rank #8,003*
The act of affecting or acting upon.

### affliction
*noun · IPA /əˈflɪk.ʃən/ · frequency rank #24,975*
A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

## Source
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