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▪ I. afflicting, vbl. n.|əˈflɪktɪŋ|
[f. afflict v. + -ing1.]
Troubling, distressing, harassment. (Now gerundial.)
1611Bible Jud. ii. 2 So he..concluded the afflicting of the whole earth out of his owne mouth.
▪ II. aˈfflicting, ppl. a.|əˈflɪktɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
Grievously painful, distressing.
1605Play of Stucley 457 Whose afflicting pain Hath neither left him appetite nor taste. 1667Milton P.L. ii. 166 We fled amain, pursu'd and strook With Heav'ns afflicting Thunder. 1705Stanhope Paraphr. II. 459 A very serious and afflicting Concern for having Offended. 1823Scott Quentin D. II. x. 197 The farther tidings..will be afflicting to you to hear. |