Afflicting and Delight

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Afflicting adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.

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Delight is an antonym for afflicting in cause or become hurt topic.

Delight verb - To feel or express joy or triumph.

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Afflicting is an antonym for delight.

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