Adversity 
To dream that you are experiencing adversity means that you will experience defeat and enduring misfortune.
To dream of others enduring adversity means that someone close to you may be met with some malady.
Affliction
To dream that you are enduring an affliction of some kind denotes a potential catastrophe heading your way.
To dream that an affliction affects others, you will be enveloped by bad fortune and possible anguish.
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