inflict

Definition of Inflict in English :

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Verb

1. bring down, impose, inflict, visit

impose something unpleasant

Example Sentences:
'The principal visited his rage on the students'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Inflict

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verb (transitive)

1. (often foll by on or upon)

to impose (something unwelcome, such as pain, oneself, etc)

2. rare

to cause to suffer; afflict (with)

3.

to deal out (blows, lashes, etc)

Inflict

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verb transitive

1.

to give or cause (pain, wounds, etc.) by or as by striking; cause to be borne

2.

to impose (a punishment, disagreeable task, etc. on or upon)

Inflict

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tr.v. in·flict·ed, in·flict·ing, in·flicts

1. To cause (something injurious or harmful), as to a person, group, or area: claws that inflicted a deep wound; an attack that inflicted heavy losses; a storm that inflicted widespread damage.

2. To force to undergo or experience (something unwanted): "the piano lessons he inflicted on his son" (Christopher Miller).

3. To deal or deliver (a blow, for example).

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