inflict  

Pronunciation of inflict: IH0 N F L IH1 K T (ɪn'flɪkt)

Number of syllables of inflict: 2

Definition of inflict

• (v): impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students"  

Examples of inflict

• Hitting this will inflict great damage.  
• For the pain they will inflict on other people.  
• Ryan sidestepped when asked which would inflict the most harm on the economy.  
• It is inexpedient to inflict punishment.  
• I've found it best to not inflict my moves on anyone, no matter what song is playing.  
• The wounds inflict pain upon the paitient.  
• Opponents are struggling to inflict damage on Serena Williams.  
• Syria forces inflict heavy losses on militants.  
• He witnesses the attack and the brutality the Indians inflict on the white man.  
• The judge can acquit the defendant or inflict the punishment requested.