Synonyms for inflict

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-flikt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈflɪkt

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Définition of inflict

Origin : 1560s, from Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere "to strike or dash against," from in- "on, against" (see in- (2)) + fligere (past participle flictus) "to dash, strike" (see afflict). You inflict trouble on someone; you afflict someone with trouble. Shame on you.

verb impose something

Example sentences :

They can do a great deal of harm,--inflict a great deal of suffering.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

The greatest wrong you can inflict upon me will be inflicted by your desertion.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

I am unacquainted with the nature of all the papers she received, but I well remember the agony they seemed to inflict on her.
Extract from : « The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete » by Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe

Perhaps the blow which it will inflict upon you will make of you the woman you ought to be.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

Well, I really never intended to inflict all this upon you, Bertie.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

Then I must say that your father is pleased to inflict many lords and masters on you.
Extract from : « Lysis » by Plato

All the captain hoped for was a chance to inflict the damage.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I suspect that not alone do you neglect a duty, but that you inflict a wrong.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

I 'm not going to inflict you with my own opinions on this theme.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Now for what I have some scruples to inflict on you, but I can't help it.
Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II (of II) » by Edmund Downey

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