afflictive
Example Sentences
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The standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners state: "Prison labour must not be of an afflictive nature."
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2019
L’Heureux’s own expertise is in our sites of afflictive potential.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2019
This of course was in direct violation of the General’s orders, but was no less afflictive to the poor sufferers on this account.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2019
The glorious results of the campaign of 1781 were, however, associated with an event most afflictive to her.
From Lives of Celebrated Women by Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold) Goodrich
In the midst of this afflictive scene, Josephine entered the saloon of Madame Montesson.
From Josephine Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
