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Afflictive Definition & Meaning

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

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What does afflictive mean?
causing misery or pain or distress; "it was a sore trial to him"; "the painful process of growing up"
What part of speech is afflictive?
Afflictive is an adjective.

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