AFFLICTING Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
afflicting.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word afflicting. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word afflicting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AFFLICTING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | agonizing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | burdensome | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | distressful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | distressing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | disturbing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | grievous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | harrowing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | painful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | torturing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | troubling | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | vexing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | oppressing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 13 | plaguing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 14 | tormenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 15 | smite | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For AFFLICTING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
afflicting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
damage
discomfit
discompose
disconcert
untune
upset
