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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈflɪkt/
Forms: inflicting, inflicted
inflict means: To make someone suffer pain, damage, or another unpleasant experience.
verb
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To make someone suffer pain, damage, or another unpleasant experience.
- The attack inflicted terrible injuries.
- Why would anyone inflict such pain on a child?
- The home team inflicted a heavy defeat on their rivals.
Questions about inflict
What does inflict mean?
To make someone suffer pain, damage, or another unpleasant experience.
What is inflict in other languages?
Türkçe: çektirmek · Español: infligir · Français: infliger · Deutsch: zufügen · Italiano: infliggere · 日本語: 与える
How do you pronounce inflict?
It is pronounced /ɪnˈflɪkt/.
How do you use inflict in a sentence?
The attack inflicted terrible injuries. Why would anyone inflict such pain on a child?
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