Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inflict
verb
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
Definition
To cause something unpleasant to be suffered by someone or something.
Examples
- He did not mean to inflict pain on her.
- War can inflict serious damage on a country’s economy.
- The storm may inflict significant damage to the building.
Meaning
Inflict means to impose something negative or harmful on a person or situation.
Synonyms
- Impose
- Cause
- Deliver
- Administer
