inflict
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transitive verb \in-ˈflikt\Definition of INFLICT
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: afflict
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a : to give by or as if by striking <inflict pain> b : to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured
— in·flict·er or in·flic·tor \-ˈflik-tər\ noun
— in·flic·tive \-tiv\ adjective
Examples of INFLICT
- These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting.
Origin of INFLICT
Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- + fligere to strike — more at profligate
First Known Use: 1566
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