inflicted

word · lemma: inflict

Definition

Caused something harmful or unpleasant to be experienced by someone or something, usually pain, suffering, or damage.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or serious contexts, such as legal, medical, or news reports. Common with words like 'damage', 'pain', 'injury', 'suffering', or 'punishment'. 'Inflicted on/upon' specifies who or what received the harm.

Spanish: infligido Portuguese (BR): infligido Portuguese (PT): infligido Chinese (Simplified): 造成的 - 施加的 Chinese (Traditional): 造成的 - 施加的 Hindi: थोपे गए Arabic: ألحق - تسبب Bengali: আরোপ করা - নির্বাহ করা (ক্ষতি, দুঃখ)Russian: причинённый - нанесённый Japanese: 与えた - 加えた (苦痛・損害などを)Vietnamese: gây ra - giáng xuống (tác hại, đau đớn)Korean: 가하다 - 입히다 (고통, 피해 등)Turkish: verilen - uygulanan (zarar, acı, ceza vb.)Urdu: ڈالا گیا - پہنچایا گیا (تکلیف، نقصان)Indonesian: ditimbulkan - dikenakan (kerugian, luka)

Example Sentences

The storm inflicted heavy damage on the town.

basic

The injury was inflicted during the game.

basic

She inflicted pain on herself by accident.

basic

The punishment was more severe than the crime inflicted.

natural

Many people suffered from the losses inflicted by the fire.

natural

Emotional harm inflicted in childhood can last for years.

natural