- present tense form of inflict (3rd person singular).
inflicts
Example Sentences
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But more than 20 charities in both countries have said the French-British deal inflicts "further harm on people who have already survived war, torture, persecution, violence, human trafficking, and a treacherous sea journey".
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
CME claims the CFTC’s approval inflicts “textbook competitive injury” as perpetual futures target its retail customer base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
More experienced managers than relative rookie Rosenior have struggled to survive the mayhem and unique pressures that life at Chelsea inflicts.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
The pain Deborah inflicts on Ava is at once very personal and notoriously endemic to the entertainment business.
From Salon ● May 9, 2025
Is humanity worth the pain it inflicts upon itself?
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
