afflicting Antonyms

Meaning of afflicting

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afflicting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Afflict

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afflicting (a.)

Grievously painful; distressing; afflictive; as, an afflicting event. -- Af*flicting*ly, adv.

FAQs About the word afflicting

of Afflict, Grievously painful; distressing; afflictive; as, an afflicting event. -- Af*flicting*ly, adv.

painful, cruel, harsh, horrible, tormenting, hurtful, bitter, excruciating, grievous, harrowing

sustainable, tolerable, tolerable, sustainable, bearable, sweet, pleasing, endurable, endurable, sweet

The relentless drought was afflicting the agricultural region, leading to crop failures.

A mysterious illness was afflicting the village, causing concern among the residents.

The ongoing economic crisis was afflicting businesses, resulting in widespread job losses.

The war's aftermath left a legacy of trauma, afflicting many individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.