afflictive meaning

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afflictive (adjective): causing misery or pain or distress.

Definition of afflictive

  1. causing misery or pain or distress
    • it was a sore trial to him
    • the painful process of growing up

    Synonyms: painful, sore

    Similar: unpleasant

    Related forms: afflict

Word lists: words starting with AF · words ending in VE · 10-letter words

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