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

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