Inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
Definitions
- (v.) To impose something unpleasant or painful on someone or something.
The court decided to inflict a heavy fine on the offending company.
Forms
- inflicts
- inflicted
- inflicting
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe the application of punishment or harm by authority.
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