inflict

Definition

  • verb: to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful)
  • verb: to give by or as if by striking
  • often + 'on' or 'upon'
  • synonyms: afflict, send, administer

Examples

  • He shows no regret for the suffering he has 'inflicted on'/'upon' these innocent people.

  • His problems are mainly 'self-inflicted'.

  • a 'self-inflicted' wound

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He's out of your life, why would you let him get away with what he did to you? Would you characterize his conduct as extreme Andrew? Did he ever intentionally inflict emotional distress? This will not be a public hearing, you know? Fletcher will never know it was you who spoke up. (..)
    2014 Whiplash