Synonyms of inflicted

inflicted

verb

past tense of inflict

as in imposed

to cause someone to accept or experience something unwanted

The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims.

Related Words

• imposed
• created
• forced
• brought
• induced
• entailed
• produced
• generated
• invoked
• wished
• thrust
• spawned
• brought about
• made
• prompted
• brought on
• resulted (in)
• effectuated
• foisted
• begot
• compelled
• coerced
• passed off
• palmed
• fobbed off
• palmed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflicted

During cross-examination, Burke’s defense attorney questioned whether the autopsy alone could determine who inflicted the fatal wounds. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Russia’s Decision To Try A Mechanized Assault More than a year ago, Russian forces largely moved away from this style of attack after drones repeatedly inflicted heavy losses while yielding little battlefield success. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Tehran’s aim now, in going on the attack, is to show that the US cannot dictate events, and that Iran can withstand whatever military and economic pain is inflicted on it. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 July 2026

But Iran inflicted so much pain on the economy of the United States and its allies that their will to fight petered out first. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

The Kremlin did acknowledge the economic damage inflicted by the strikes. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

He's shown resplendent in his crisp white uniform, heavily criticizing Paul for the thousands of worlds he’s destroyed during the terror campaign inflicted by his brutal Jihad. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026

And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking). — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

The judge dismissed McManus’ claims that Bojangles managers intentionally and negligently inflicted emotional distress and dismissed part of her claim that was based on North Carolina state law. — Julia Coin july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026