| In the canonical literature, afflictive tendencies resulting from the accumulation of residual habits are seen as a pervasive aspect of the mental life even for the Buddhist adept. |
| Sanctions or measures shall not be implemented in a manner that aggravates their afflictive character or poses an undue risk of physical or mental harm. |
| His death was a terrible calamity, as well as a most afflictive bereavement. |
| The most afflictive of all separations, is that which is occasioned by death. |
| The glorious results of the campaign of 1781 were, however, associated with an event most afflictive to her. |
| I have just been informed that the House of Representatives has this instant adjourned under the most afflictive circumstances. |
