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Definition of inflicted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sufferingcaused to be endured or suffered
- The inflicted pain was unbearable.
2.
burdenimposed something unwelcome or unpleasant
- The inflicted rules were harsh and unfair.
Expressions with inflicted
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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)
Terms with inflicted included in their meaning
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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
self-harm
evil thoughts lead to self-inflicted harm
self-inflicted problems
troubles arise from one's own foolish actions
self-harm
physical or verbal harm inflicted on oneself
spirituality
self-inflicted discomfort for spiritual discipline
pain
physical suffering inflicted on oneself
acr: self-inflicted wound
wound caused by oneself
self-inflicted death
having taken one's own life
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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- French:infligé, ...
- German:zugefügt, auferlegt, ...
- Italian:inflitto, forzate, ...
- Spanish:infligido, impuestas, ...
- Portuguese:infligido, impostas, ...
- Chinese:造成的, 强加的, ...
- Japanese:与えられた, 課された, ...
- Arabic:مُسَلَّط, مَفْرُوض, ...
- Hebrew:מוּסָב, כָּפוּי, ...
- Russian:причинённый, навязанные, ...
- Ukrainian:завданий, накладений, ...
- Hindi:पहुँचाया गया, थोपे गए, ...
Definition of inflict - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionimpose something unpleasant or unwelcome on someone
- The dictator inflicted harsh laws on the citizens.
2.
violencedeal out physical blows or lashes
- The boxer inflicted a powerful punch on his opponent.
Expressions with inflict
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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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- French:imposer, asséner, ...
- German:verhängen, austeilen, ...
- Italian:infliggere, colpire, ...
- Spanish:imponer, asestar, ...
- Portuguese:impor, ...
- Chinese:施加, 给予, ...
- Japanese:課す, 加える, ...
- Arabic:فَرَضَ, سَدَّد ضَرْبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטִּיל, לְהַכּוֹת, ...
- Russian:навязывать, наносить, ...
- Ukrainian:накладати, завдавати, ...
- Hindi:थोपना, प्रहार करना, ...
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