inflicted
ɪnˈflɪktɪd
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Definition of inflicted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sufferingcaused to be endured or suffered
  • The inflicted pain was unbearable.
administered imposed
2.
burdenimposed something unwelcome or unpleasant
  • The inflicted rules were harsh and unfair.
forced imposed
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resulting from one's own actions or decisions
The stress was a self-inflicted problem due to overworking.

Origin of inflicted

Latin, in (into) + fligere (to strike)

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animal bite
bite inflicted by a monkey
self-inflicted death
act of intentionally causing one's own death
investigation
death that seems self-inflicted
self-inflicted problem
problem or trouble caused by one's own actions
physical coercion
room where torture is inflicted
self-inflicted discomfort
experiencing discomfort caused by one's own actions or decisions
punishment
inflicted or imposed on someone
damage
inflicted damage or harm

Examples of inflicted in a sentence

  • The inflicted wounds were deep.
  • The inflicted pain was unbearable.
  • The inflicted restrictions caused many problems.

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  1. French:infligé, ...
  2. German:zugefügt, auferlegt, ...
  3. Italian:inflitto, forzate, ...
  4. Spanish:infligido, impuestas, ...
  5. Portuguese:infligido, impostas, ...
  6. Chinese:造成的, 强加的, ...
  7. Japanese:与えられた, 課された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَلَّط, مَفْرُوض, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסָב, כָּפוּי, ...
  10. Russian:причинённый, навязанные, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завданий, накладений, ...
  12. Hindi:पहुँचाया गया, थोपे गए, ...
inflict
ɪnˈflɪkt

Definition of inflict - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
actionimpose something unpleasant or unwelcome on someone
  • The dictator inflicted harsh laws on the citizens.
administer deliver impose
2.
violencedeal out physical blows or lashes
  • The boxer inflicted a powerful punch on his opponent.
beat hit strike
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impose your presence on someone unwillingly
He tends to inflict himself on his neighbors uninvited.

Origin of inflict

Latin, in (into) + fligere (to strike)

Examples of inflict in a sentence

  • The storm inflicted damage on the coastal town.
  • The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal town.

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  1. French:imposer, asséner, ...
  2. German:verhängen, austeilen, ...
  3. Italian:infliggere, colpire, ...
  4. Spanish:imponer, asestar, ...
  5. Portuguese:impor, ...
  6. Chinese:施加, 给予, ...
  7. Japanese:課す, 加える, ...
  8. Arabic:فَرَضَ, سَدَّد ضَرْبَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטִּיל, לְהַכּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:навязывать, наносить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:накладати, завдавати, ...
  12. Hindi:थोपना, प्रहार करना, ...

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