ALL meanings of inflict
in·flict
I i - transitive verb inflict impose, enforce 1
- transitive verb inflict deliver: a blow, punishment 1
- 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
- verb inflict To thrust upon; to impose. 0
- verb inflict To inflict harm or damage on someone or something means to make them suffer it. 0
- verb inflict to impose (something unwelcome, such as pain, oneself, etc) 0
- verb inflict to cause to suffer; afflict (with) 0
- verb inflict to deal out (blows, lashes, etc) 0
- verb transitive inflict to give or cause (pain, wounds, etc.) by or as by striking; cause to be borne 0
- verb transitive inflict to impose (a punishment, disagreeable task, etc. on or upon) 0