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- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
Definitions of inflict word
- verb with object inflict to impose as something that must be borne or suffered: to inflict punishment. 1
- verb with object inflict to impose (anything unwelcome): The regime inflicted burdensome taxes on the people. 1
- verb with object inflict to deal or deliver, as a blow. 1
- noun inflict Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something. 1
- transitive verb inflict impose, enforce 1
- transitive verb inflict deliver: a blow, punishment 1
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Origin of inflict
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin inflīctus past participle of inflīgere to strike or dash against, equivalent to in- in-2 + flīg- (stem of flīgere to beat down) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Inflict
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inflict popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inflict
verb inflict
- levy — an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
- wreak — to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.): They wreaked havoc on the enemy.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- visit — to go to and stay with (a person or family) or at (a place) for a short time for reasons of sociability, politeness, business, curiosity, etc.: to visit a friend; to visit clients; to visit Paris.
Antonyms for inflict
verb inflict
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
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