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Verb inflict has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: inflict Part of speech: Verb Sense 1: To cause someone to experience something unpleasant or harmful Usage: He inflicted pain on himself by picking at the wound. Example sentence: The bully inflicted emotional trauma on his victim. Sense 2: To impose something unwelcome or unpleasant on someone Usage: The government inflicted strict regulations on the industry. Example sentence: The landlord inflicted a hefty rent increase on the tenants. Sense 3: To bring about or put into effect something negative or harmful Usage: The storm inflicted significant damage on the coastal town. Example sentence: The pandemic inflicted economic hardships on the global population. Related products on Amazon: | |||||
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