as in imposed
to cause someone to accept or experience something unwanted
The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims.
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Recent Examples of inflicted
Israel has inflicted a number of aerial attacks on Iran’s military infrastructure since Tehran’s ally, Hamas, launched a surprise attack against the Jewish state on October 7, 2023.
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Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead, their leadership will only deepen the wounds inflicted on communities already living in fear and uncertainty.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
An attorney representing Ricardo Acosta has written, but not yet filed, a complaint alleging that Mathis assaulted Acosta and inflicted emotional damage during a heated confrontation on July 25, 2023.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
But the real tragedy is the damage this has inflicted on the integrity of our criminal justice system and people’s faith in its fairness.
—Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
From a corollary that the evil white people inflicted on Black people continued when slavery ended, Fard posited a metaphysics and a battle plan that began with the theory that the first humans were Black, their innocence earning them the gift of life.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The trauma inflicted on these families would ripple through generations, undermining the very values of family and community that America claims to uphold.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Debby inflicted severe damage in parts of Florida, but the situation worsened when Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the same areas.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Kyiv did not say what damage, if any, the attack inflicted on the plant’s production capabilities.
—Afp, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Instead, their leadership will only deepen the wounds inflicted on communities already living in fear and uncertainty.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
An attorney representing Ricardo Acosta has written, but not yet filed, a complaint alleging that Mathis assaulted Acosta and inflicted emotional damage during a heated confrontation on July 25, 2023.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
But the real tragedy is the damage this has inflicted on the integrity of our criminal justice system and people’s faith in its fairness.
—Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
From a corollary that the evil white people inflicted on Black people continued when slavery ended, Fard posited a metaphysics and a battle plan that began with the theory that the first humans were Black, their innocence earning them the gift of life.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The trauma inflicted on these families would ripple through generations, undermining the very values of family and community that America claims to uphold.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Debby inflicted severe damage in parts of Florida, but the situation worsened when Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the same areas.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Kyiv did not say what damage, if any, the attack inflicted on the plant’s production capabilities.
—Afp, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflicted
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An additional 10% tariff will be imposed on all Chinese goods, while imports from Mexico and Canada will face a 25% tariff.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Authorities also confiscated the suspects' passports and imposed restrictions on their communication with others.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Inflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflicted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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