How Do You Spell INFLICT?

Pronunciation: [ɪnflˈɪkt] (IPA)

The word "inflict" (IPA: ɪnˈflɪkt) is spelled with the letter "i" followed by "nf", which represents the "n" sound and the "f" sound, respectively. The "li" combination in the center of the word represents the "l" sound, and it is followed by the "ic" combination, which produces the "k" sound. The final "t" represents the unvoiced "t" sound. Together, these sounds form the word "inflict," which means to cause something unpleasant or harmful to be suffered by someone or something else.

INFLICT Meaning and Definition

  1. Inflict is a transitive verb that typically means to cause or impose something unpleasant or harmful upon someone or something. It refers to the act of deliberately causing suffering, pain, damage, or negative consequences. Inflictions are often an intentional or purposeful action, as opposed to a random or accidental occurrence.

    When a person inflicts harm or injury, they intentionally bring about physical or emotional pain or suffering. For instance, a criminal may inflict physical harm by physically attacking someone, while a bully may inflict emotional pain by repeatedly harassing or belittling their victim. Similarly, in war or conflict, one army may inflict damage or destruction upon another by launching attacks or bombings.

    Inflict can also be used to describe the imposition of something undesirable or burdensome upon an individual or a group. For example, a government might inflict economic sanctions on a country as a means of punishment or pressure. Alternatively, a teacher may inflict a difficult or challenging assignment on their students to encourage growth or learning.

    In summary, to inflict means to deliberately cause harm, suffering, or damaging consequences upon someone or something. It involves the intentional imposition of unpleasant or negative elements, whether they are physical, emotional, or otherwise.

  2. To lay on; to impose, as a punishment or disgrace.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INFLICT

The word "inflict" originates from the Latin word "infligere", which consists of two parts: "in-" meaning "into" or "upon" and "fligere" meaning "strike". Thus, the literal meaning of "infligere" is "to strike or beat upon". The word later evolved in Middle English to "inflicten", and eventually became the word "inflict" in modern English.

Idioms with the word INFLICT

  • inflict sth (up)on sm or sth The idiom "inflict something (up)on someone or something" means to impose or cause something unpleasant or unwanted to be experienced by someone or something. It refers to subjecting someone or something to pain, suffering, difficulty, or a burden, often against their will or without their consent.
  • inflict sm (up)on sm The idiom "inflict something (upon someone)" means to cause someone to experience something unpleasant, typically against their will or desire. It is often used to describe the act of burdening or imposing something on someone else, usually referring to negative or unwelcome circumstances, tasks, or responsibilities.

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Conjugate verb Inflict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inflicted
you would have inflicted
he/she/it would have inflicted
we would have inflicted
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I would have inflict
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been inflicting
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be inflicting
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FUTURE

I will inflict
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be inflicting
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inflicted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you inflict
we let´s inflict

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to inflict

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was inflicting
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PAST PARTICIPLE

inflicted

PAST PERFECT

I had inflicted
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he/she/it had inflicted
we had inflicted
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been inflicting
you had been inflicting
he/she/it had been inflicting
we had been inflicting
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PRESENT

I inflict
you inflict
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we inflict
they inflict

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am inflicting
you are inflicting
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inflicting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inflicted
you have inflicted
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been inflicting
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it inflict

SIMPLE PAST

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