Synonyms for

Inflicted

Verb / ˌɪˈnflɪktɪd / Another word for inflicted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant

Synonyms & similar words

bringdown inflict impose visit imposed imparted administered enforced forced delivered exacted rendered wreaked set executed applied perpetrated committed

Synonyms by register

Formal

imposed administered caused brought about

Informal

gave dealt laid on

Literary

wrought visited

Antonyms

healed cured relieved eased soothed helped benefited

Common collocations

  • inflicted pain
  • inflicted damage
  • inflicted injury
  • inflicted punishment
  • inflicted a wound
  • inflicted a defeat
  • inflicted suffering

Word family

noun infliction
verb inflict
adjective inflicted

Usage note

This word typically refers to causing something unpleasant or painful to happen to someone or something else. It is often used with negative consequences.

Example sentences

  1. The bully inflicted harm on his classmate.
  2. The storm inflicted damage on the town.
  3. The coach inflicted punishment on the player for breaking the rules.
  4. The disease inflicted pain and suffering on the patient.
  5. The war inflicted destruction and chaos on the country.

Quotes

  • You can't hurt me - I'm already dead! - Bender, Futurama
  • The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body. - Publilius Syrus
  • What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. - Friedrich Nietzsche

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