inflict

verb

in·flict in-ˈflikt How to pronounce inflict (audio)

inflicted; inflicting; inflicts

transitive verb

: to give by or as if by striking

inflict a painful sting

inflict damage

: to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured

… inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby.

Mark Twain

: afflict

inflicter noun

or inflictor

in-ˈflik-tər How to pronounce inflict (audio)

inflictive

in-ˈflik-tiv How to pronounce inflict (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting.

Recent Examples on the Web Now, some are voicing fears that Russians may inflict retribution on the troops.

Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022 Analysts say that the rift with many of the world’s largest trading partners and technological powerhouses will inflict deep and lasting damage on the Russian economy.

New York Times, 19 May 2022 But a lot of Ukrainians are also confident that both regular and irregular defenders could inflict some punishment of their own.

Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 Intestinal parasites, transmitted through water and food, can inflict damage ranging from stunted growth to starvation and death.

Sasha Warren, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 As happened with Katrina, this vicious combination of forces, all hitting medical practice at once, will inflict massive damage.

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Whatever their shortcomings, surface-to-air missile systems, including the low altitude Tor, medium altitude Buk, and long range Triumf systems, can inflict serious losses.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Our defenders inflict very noticeable strikes on depots and other spots that are important for the logistics of the occupiers.

Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Species of catfish can inflict severe wounds with their pectoral and dorsal stings.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2022 See More

单词	inflicting
释义	inflict verb in·flict in-ˈflikt inflicted; inflicting; inflicts transitive verb 1 a : to give by or as if by striking inflict a painful sting inflict damage b : to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured … inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby. Mark Twain 2 : afflict inflicter noun or inflictor in-ˈflik-tər inflictive in-ˈflik-tiv adjective Example Sentences These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting. Recent Examples on the Web Now, some are voicing fears that Russians may inflict retribution on the troops. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022 Analysts say that the rift with many of the world’s largest trading partners and technological powerhouses will inflict deep and lasting damage on the Russian economy. New York Times, 19 May 2022 But a lot of Ukrainians are also confident that both regular and irregular defenders could inflict some punishment of their own. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 Intestinal parasites, transmitted through water and food, can inflict damage ranging from stunted growth to starvation and death. Sasha Warren, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 As happened with Katrina, this vicious combination of forces, all hitting medical practice at once, will inflict massive damage. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Whatever their shortcomings, surface-to-air missile systems, including the low altitude Tor, medium altitude Buk, and long range Triumf systems, can inflict serious losses. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Our defenders inflict very noticeable strikes on depots and other spots that are important for the logistics of the occupiers. Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Species of catfish can inflict severe wounds with their pectoral and dorsal stings. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- + fligere to strike — more at profligate First Known Use 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition inflict verb in·flict in-ˈflikt inflicted; inflicting 1 : to give by or as if by striking inflict a wound 2 : to cause to be put up with … you endure the boredom that doctors and dentists inflict on their patients before bringing them in … Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator inflicting verb present participle of inflict as in imposing to cause someone to accept or experience something unwanted The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance imposing creating forcing bringing inducing entailing generating thrusting producing invoking wishing effectuating spawning making foisting begetting prompting bringing about bringing on coercing palming passing off palming off compelling fobbing off resulting (in)
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inflict

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