inflicts Meaning & Definition
What Does Inflicts Mean?
Inflicts is a verb that means to give by or as if by striking. It is also used to mean to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured.
Inflicts: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /in-ˈflikt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1566 |
Inflicts Definition (Verb)
- to give by or as if by striking
inflict a painful sting / inflict damage
- to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured
… inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby.
- afflict
Synonyms of Inflicts
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Inflicts synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inflicts
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Inflicts in a Sentence
inflict a painful sting
inflict damage
… inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby.
The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims.
inflict a painful sting / inflict damage
Word Forms & Grammar
in·flict·ed
in·flict·ing
in·flicts
in·flict·er noun
in·flic·tive adjective
inflict
inflicted
inflicter
inflicters
inflicting
inflictive
inflictor
inflictors
inflicts
Words That Rhyme With Inflicts
Origin of Inflicts
Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- + fligere to strike profligate
First Known Use
1566
How to Pronounce Inflicts
Inflicts is pronounced /in-ˈflikt/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (flikt).