Associations to the word «Afflictive»

Wiktionary

AFFLICTIVE, adjective. That causes physical or mental pain

Dictionary definition

AFFLICTIVE, adjective. Causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up".

Wise words

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