The meaning of INFLICT is to give by or as if by striking. How to use inflict in a sentence.

INFLICTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of inflict 2. to force someone to experience something very…. Learn more.

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.

Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. (humorous) Do you have to inflict that music on us? inflict something They surveyed the damage inflicted by the storm. The rodent’s sharp teeth can inflict a …

INFLICT definition: to impose as something that must be borne or suffered. See examples of inflict used in a sentence.

To inflict harm or damage on someone or something means to make them suffer it. Rebels say they have inflicted heavy casualties on government forces.

to strike or administer in a physical assault. We shall inflict a heavy blow on our enemies. The scorpion can inflict a painful sting. to impose (something unpleasant). The government will inflict punishment …

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 in•flict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v. [~ + object (+ on + object)] to impose something to be suffered: to inflict punishment (on a wrongdoer). to …

Inflict definition: To cause (something injurious or harmful), as to a person, group, or area.

These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting. He shows no regret for the suffering he has inflicted on / upon these innocent people. They continue to inflict their strange ideas about nutrition …