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Definition of Afflictive
1. Adjective. Causing misery or pain or distress. "The painful process of growing up"
Exact synonyms: Painful, Sore
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Afflict, Afflict, Painfulness, Soreness
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Afflict, Afflict, Painfulness, Soreness
Definition of Afflictive
1. a. Giving pain; causing continued or repeated pain or grief; distressing.
Definition of Afflictive
1. Adjective. That causes physical or mental pain ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Afflictive
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Afflictive
1. Giving pain; causing continued or repeated pain or grief; distressing. "Jove's afflictive hand." "Spreads slow disease, and darts afflictive pain." (Prior) Origin: Cf. F. Afflictif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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