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inflict

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ verb
inflicts; inflicted; inflicting
inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
verb
inflicts; inflicted; inflicting
Learner's definition of INFLICT
[+ object]
: to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful)使吃苦头;使遭受打击
often + on or upon

— infliction

/ɪnˈflɪkʃən/ noun [noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5303 COCA: 6479

inflict

verb

in·​flict in-ˈflikt How to pronounce inflict (audio)
inflicted; inflicting; inflicts

transitive verb

1
a
: to give by or as if by striking
inflict a painful sting
inflict damage
b
: to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured
inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby. Mark Twain
2
inflicter noun
or inflictor
inflictive adjective

Example Sentences

These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting.
Recent Examples on the Web Now, some are voicing fears that Russians may inflict retribution on the troops. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022 Analysts say that the rift with many of the world’s largest trading partners and technological powerhouses will inflict deep and lasting damage on the Russian economy. New York Times, 19 May 2022 But a lot of Ukrainians are also confident that both regular and irregular defenders could inflict some punishment of their own. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2022 Intestinal parasites, transmitted through water and food, can inflict damage ranging from stunted growth to starvation and death. Sasha Warren, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 As happened with Katrina, this vicious combination of forces, all hitting medical practice at once, will inflict massive damage. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Whatever their shortcomings, surface-to-air missile systems, including the low altitude Tor, medium altitude Buk, and long range Triumf systems, can inflict serious losses. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Our defenders inflict very noticeable strikes on depots and other spots that are important for the logistics of the occupiers. Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Species of catfish can inflict severe wounds with their pectoral and dorsal stings. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- + fligere to strike — more at profligate

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of inflict was in 1566
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5303 COCA: 6479
inflict

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBdeliberately, intentionally故意/有意使遭受When someone deliberately inflicts damage, it is a matter for the police.故意搞傷害的人應由警方處理。PREPOSITIONon, upon給⋯以痛苦They inflicted a humiliating defeat on their rivals.他們令對手遭受了屈辱性的失敗。

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