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Word entry · 7 letters

inflict

Best crossword clue

"Impose, as pain"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ɪnˈflɪkt/Part of speech verbSorted cfiilntStarts with IEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. impose something unpleasant

Word origin

From Latin īnflīctus, from in- + flīctus, past participle of īnflīgō (“to knock or strike against”), from in- + flīgō (“strike”) (whence in-).

Used in a sentence

  • They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession.
  • The enemy's artillery inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy forces.
  • In that case, I won't inflict my company on you any longer.

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