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Definition inflict in British English

inflict verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈflɪkt/

▪ damage, defeat, hardship, harm, injury, misery, pain, punishment, suffering

1

to cause something unpleasant to happen

Example

Such a policy would inflict severe hardship and suffering.

Example

the environmental damage we are inflicting on the Earth

Synonyms and related words
bring on cause touch off
Definition inflict in British English