[f. as prec. + -ING2.] Grievously painful, distressing.
1605. Play of Stucley, 457. Whose afflicting pain Hath neither left him appetite nor taste.
1667. Milton, P. L., II. 166. We fled amain, pursu’d and strook With Heav’ns afflicting Thunder.
1705. Stanhope, Paraphr., II. 459. A very serious and afflicting Concern for having Offended.
1823. Scott, Q. Durward, II. x. 197. The farther tidings … will be afflicting to you to hear.
