inflicted
[ɪnˈflɪktɪd]
An infliction is something unpleasant that happens to someone or something, often because of another person's actions. When we talk about inflicting harm, pain, or suffering, it usually means causing it on purpose.
When you see this word used in a sentence, it's often connected to negative behavior from one person towards another. For example, a bully might inflict physical or emotional pain on their victim. If someone is being exploited or taken advantage of, they may be saying that the other person inflicted harm upon them. In some cases, people talk about inflicting harm on themselves, meaning doing something hurtful to their own body.
Definitions
verb
To thrust upon; to impose.
Example: They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession.
Real examples of "inflicted" in context
