Synonyms for

Inflicting

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

bringdown inflict impose visit impose administer apply deal deliver enforce exert impart impress infuse inject introduce issue mete place put visit wreak bring cause

Example sentences

  1. The storm was inflicting damage on the houses in the neighborhood.
  2. The teacher was inflicting punishment on the student for misbehaving in class.
  3. The disease was inflicting pain on the patient.
  4. The army was inflicting defeat on the enemy.
  5. The car accident was inflicting injuries on the passengers.

Quotes

  • There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness. And no weapon so deadly as forgiveness inflicting its wound and leaving the flesh wider open. - Laurie Halse Anderson
  • The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small talents and great ambition. - Luc de Clapiers
  • Revenge is often like biting because a dog has bitten you. - Austin O'Malley

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