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Synonyms for Afflictive & Similar Words

Definition of afflictive

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

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for afflictive?
Synonyms for afflictive include: painful, sore, unpleasant.
How many synonyms does afflictive have?
Afflictive has 3 synonyms.

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