Inflict: meaning, definitions and examples
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inflict
[ ɪnˈflɪkt ]
injury
to cause something painful or harmful to be suffered by someone or something
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Inflicting pain on animals is unacceptable.
- She was found guilty of inflicting serious injuries on her husband.
- The storm inflicted extensive damage to the crops.
- He was known for inflicting punishment on his subordinates.
- The disease inflicts severe pain on its victims.
punishment
to impose something unwelcome or harmful on someone
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court can inflict a fine or imprisonment as punishment.
- The teacher inflicted detention on the misbehaving students.
- The criminal was inflicted with a life sentence.
- The dictator inflicted torture on political dissidents.
- The principal can inflict suspension as a disciplinary measure.
Translations
Translations of the word "inflict" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infligir
🇮🇳 प्रभावित करना
🇩🇪 zufügen
🇮🇩 menimbulkan
🇺🇦 заподіяти
🇵🇱 zadać
🇯🇵 加える
🇫🇷 infliger
🇪🇸 infligir
🇹🇷 vermek
🇰🇷 가하다
🇸🇦 ألحق
🇨🇿 způsobit
🇸🇰 spôsobiť
🇨🇳 施加
🇸🇮 povzročiti
🇮🇸 valda
🇰🇿 зиян келтіру
🇬🇪 მიზანთა
🇦🇿 təsir etmək
🇲🇽 infligir
Word origin
The word 'inflict' originated from the Latin word 'inflictus', which means 'struck upon'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. The concept of inflicting harm or punishment has been a part of human history for centuries, often used in legal and military contexts. The word has evolved to represent the action of causing pain or harm upon someone or something.