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Inflicted: meaning, definitions and examples

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inflicted

 

[ ɪnˈflɪktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

caused harm

Inflicted refers to the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be endured or experienced by someone or something. It is often used in contexts where harm, damage, or suffering is imposed.

Synonyms

administer, apply, cause, deliver, impose

Examples of usage

  • The storm inflicted severe damage on the town.
  • He inflicted pain on himself through poor choices.
  • The disease inflicted suffering on many patients.
  • The bully inflicted fear in his classmates.

Translations

Translations of the word "inflicted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infligido

🇮🇳 लगाया हुआ

🇩🇪 zugefügt

🇮🇩 dikenakan

🇺🇦 завданий

🇵🇱 wyrządzony

🇯🇵 加えられた

🇫🇷 infligé

🇪🇸 infligido

🇹🇷 verilen

🇰🇷 가해진

🇸🇦 مفروض

🇨🇿 způsobený

🇸🇰 spáchaný

🇨🇳 施加的

🇸🇮 naložen

🇮🇸 valdinn

🇰🇿 жүргізілген

🇬🇪 დაყენებული

🇦🇿 tətbiq edilmiş

🇲🇽 infligido

Word origin

The word 'inflict' originates from the Latin 'infligere', which means 'to strike against'. It is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'against' and 'fligere' meaning 'to strike'. This combination reflects the act of imposing or delivering something painful or unpleasant upon someone or something. The term was adopted into Middle English through Old French in the 14th century, maintaining its core meaning related to causing harm or distress. Over the centuries, 'inflict' has been used in various contexts, from legal terminology describing injuries and damages to literary works depicting emotional pain or suffering. Its usage has expanded to include both physical and metaphorical implications, making it a versatile term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,380 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.