Afflicting and Sweet

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Afflicting adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.

Usage example: the afflicting sight of so many earthquake victims was too much even for some hardened rescue workers

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Sweet is an antonym for afflicting.

Sweet adjective - Granted special treatment or attention.

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Afflicting is an antonym for sweet.

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