inflicts

[US]/ɪnˈflɪkts/
[UK]/ɪnˈflɪkts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to impose something on someone; to cause someone to experience something unpleasant

Phrases & Collocations

inflicts pain

inflicts harm

inflicts damage

inflicts suffering

inflicts trauma

inflicts stress

inflicts injury

inflicts fear

inflicts torture

inflicts punishment

Example Sentences

he inflicts pain on himself when he is stressed.

the bully inflicts fear on his classmates.

the disease inflicts serious damage to the lungs.

she inflicts emotional harm with her harsh words.

the storm inflicts destruction on the coastal towns.

he inflicts unnecessary stress on himself by overthinking.

the new policy inflicts difficulties on small businesses.

she inflicts her opinions on everyone around her.

the accident inflicts injuries on multiple victims.

the war inflicts suffering on innocent civilians.

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