inflict in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To inflict means to cause something unpleasant or harmful to be experienced by someone.
Sample Sentences
- The new policy may inflict unnecessary stress on employees.
- He did not intend to inflict pain, but his words came out harshly.
- They feared that the storm could inflict serious damage on the coastline.
- The punishment was meant to inflict a lesson on those who broke the rules.
- Her criticism could inflict deep emotional wounds that take time to heal.