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Antonyms for inflict

Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-flikt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈflɪkt

Definition 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

Synonyms for inflict

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