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AFFLICTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Causing misery or pain or distress

Example:

the painful process of growing up

Synonyms:

afflictive; painful; sore

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unpleasant (offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness)

Derivation:

afflict (cause physical pain or suffering in)

afflict (cause great unhappiness for; distress)

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