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- pronunciation:
- ihn
flIkt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inflicts, inflicting, inflicted |
| definition 1: |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack.
They inflicted a heavy blow on their enemies.The scorpion can inflict a painful sting.- synonyms:
- deliver
- similar words:
- hit, strike, wreak
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| definition 2: |
to impose.
The neighbor upstairs inflicted his loud music on us.- synonyms:
- impose, lay, wreak
- similar words:
- administer, execute, visit
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| related words: |
deliver, put |
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| derivations: |
inflictive (adj.), inflicter (inflictor) (n.) |
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