An affliction is something which causes someone physical, mental, or emotional suffering.Affliction is a title of several works of fiction:Films
Affliction , a 1997 film based on the 1989 novel by Russell Banks.
Television
"Affliction ", a fourth season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise.
Music
Afflicted, a Swedish death metal band.
Affliction (band), a British alternative rock band.
MMORPG World Of Warcraft
Affliction being a talent tree of the Warlock class of character in the widely popular MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role playing game) World Of Warcraft. Affliction warlocks rely heavily on spells known as DoT's (Damage over Time) spells.
MMORPG Guild Wars
Commonly referred to as "The Plague" as it sweeps across the continent of Cantha in the Factions campaign. It is used by the main antagonist, Shiro, as a tool to build an afflicted army.
Clothing
Affliction Brand Clothes, available at high-end boutiques