inflict (Meaning)
inflict (v)
impose something unpleasant
inflict (v. t.)
To give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, or suffer; as, to inflict blows; to inflict a wound with a dagger; to inflict severe pain by ingratitude; to inflict punishment on an offender; to inflict the penalty of death on a criminal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inflict
inflict Sentence Examples
- The cruel king inflicted unbearable torture upon his subjects.
- The earthquake inflicted severe damage on the city, leaving thousands homeless.
- The disease inflicted a heavy toll on the population, claiming countless lives.
- The war inflicted irreparable trauma on the soldiers and their families.
- The bully inflicted relentless torment on his weaker victim.
- The harsh words inflicted a deep wound on her heart.
- The drought inflicted thirst and hunger upon the land.
- The police inflicted excessive force during the arrest.
- The accident inflicted serious injuries, requiring months of rehabilitation.
- The loss of her loved one inflicted a profound sense of grief.
FAQs About the word inflict
impose something unpleasantTo give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, o
bring, force,impose, create, wish, effectuate,induce, invoke, entail, generate
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The cruel king inflicted unbearable torture upon his subjects.
The earthquake inflicted severe damage on the city, leaving thousands homeless.
The disease inflicted a heavy toll on the population, claiming countless lives.
The war inflicted irreparable trauma on the soldiers and their families.
