inflicting Definition
cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.
Using inflicting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inflicting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The storm inflicted severe damage on the town.
Example
He was accused of inflicting unnecessary suffering on his patients.
Example
She didn't want to inflict her problems on anyone else.
Example
The disease inflicts millions of people every year.
inflicting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for inflicting
- impose
- deal
- administer
- deliver
- mete out
📌
Summary: inflicting in Brief
The verb 'inflicting' [inˈfliktiŋ] means to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something. It is often used in negative contexts, such as accusations of unnecessary suffering or damage caused by natural disasters. Synonyms include 'impose,' 'deal,' and 'administer.'
