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inflicted

VERB

impose something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exact expose levy wreak

STRONG

administer apply command deliver dispense extort force give require strike subject visit

WEAK

bring upon deal out force upon give it to lay down the law mete out stick it to

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep take withhold

Example Sentences

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Tongue was impressive during the Ashes, while Atkinson is named despite suffering a concussion inflicted by Tongue during Surrey's County Championship match at Nottinghamshire at the weekend.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Instead, he explores the wounds inflicted by fame’s piercing orbit, implying that absolution isn’t attained by climbing stardom’s echelons, but by falling just before reaching the top, hitting every last regret on the way down.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

They have executed complex operations, inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military capabilities and defense industrial capacity, and integrated advanced technologies at scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

While markets have been focused on the Strait of Hormuz and whether the two-week cease-fire can hold, it’s a reminder that the conflict has already inflicted severe disruption to production and supply.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

An old wound a boar’s white tusk inflicted, on Parnassos years ago.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer