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AFFLICTIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Afflictive.

Afflictive - as an adjective satellite

Causing misery or pain or distress

Example: "It was a sore trial to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
painfulsore

Afflictive - as an adjective

That causes physical or mental pain.

Example Sentences

"The loss of his job was deeply afflictive for him."
"She couldn't bear to watch the afflictive scenes of the war."
"The news of her father's illness was afflictive to her."
"The afflictive drought caused widespread damage to crops."
"They shared their afflictive stories with each other for support."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFLICTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afflictive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFLICTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is AFFLICTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afflictive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFLICTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is AFFLICTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afflictive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFLICTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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