inflict

verb
/ɪnˈflɪkt/

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example Sentences

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

Synonyms

impose, cause, administer, bring about

Antonyms

relieve, soothe

Collocations

inflict harm, inflict pain, inflict damage

Related Vocabularies

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected
to weave together strands of hair or material

Explore More