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The future tense form of 'inflict' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb inflict. Example: They will inflict severe punishment on the criminals. (They will inflict severe punishment on the criminals.)
Definition of “inflict”
- to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful
- to impose something unwelcome or harmful on someone
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | inflict |
| Future Continuous | inflicting |
| Future Perfect | inflicted |
Example
She will inflict punishment on the wrongdoers.
Example
They will inflict consequences for their actions.
Example
At this time tomorrow, he will be inflicting punishment on the criminals.
Example
They will be inflicting damage to the property.
Example
By the end of this year, she will have inflicted severe punishment on the wrongdoers.
Example
They will have inflicted irreversible damage to the ecosystem.
