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adversity a condition of trouble or difficulty.
alcoholism a pathological condition resulting from habitual overuse of alcoholic beverages, characterized by dependence on alcohol, difficulty in functioning properly, and severe withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped.
anemia a medical condition caused by having too few red blood cells or red blood cells that are not working properly. People with anemia may be pale, feel weak, and have difficulty breathing.
anemic pertaining to or suffering from anemia, a condition resulting from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and characterized by weakness, pallor, and difficulty in breathing. [1/2 definitions]
arduous entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. [1/3 definitions]
bear up to face hardship without despairing; withstand difficulty or stress; be brave; endure.
bind a situation of unusual difficulty. [1/13 definitions]
bite the bullet to endure the pain or difficulty of voluntarily forced effort, or the unpleasantness of a situation forced upon one.
boggle to overcome with the complexity or difficulty of something. [1/4 definitions]
burden1 something that is carried, borne, or endured, usu. with some difficulty. [1/3 definitions]
caregiver a person, like a nurse or aide, who takes care of a person who is sick or has difficulty taking care of themselves. [1/2 definitions]
cerebral palsy a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain before or during birth, characterized by spastic paralysis and difficulty in controlling the voluntary muscles.
choke to make (a person or animal) have difficulty breathing because of something in or around the throat. [2/3 definitions]
clamber to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet.
clean done or made without difficulty or mistake. [1/6 definitions]
confused having difficulty perceiving or understanding because of conflicting or otherwise incomprehensible information; perplexed; puzzled.
constipation difficulty or infrequency in moving the bowels.
coward a person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; a person easily discouraged or intimidated by fear. [1/2 definitions]
cross a difficulty or burden. [1/10 definitions]
croup1 an abnormal respiratory condition, most common in children, the symptoms of which include coughing and difficulty in breathing.
diphtheria a severe contagious bacterial infection whose symptoms are high fever and difficulty in breathing.