Inflict
Definition
(verb) To cause pain or suffering to someone
Examples
“The villain sought to inflict fear on everyone around him.”
“Don't inflict that kind of pain on him.”
“The frost can inflict real damage on tomato plants by dawn.”
“At 2 a.m., the prisoner confessed he couldn't inflict any more trouble on the guards.”
“She didn't mean to inflict embarrassment on Mark during the meeting, but she did.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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