transitive verb. 1a : to give by or as if by striking inflict a painful sting inflict damage. b : to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured … inflict my annual message upon the church itself if it might derive benefit thereby.—

What does inflicted upon mean?

or inflict upon

To deal or mete out something that punishes or is burdensome; impose something: The insurgents inflicted heavy losses on the troops. The hurricane inflicted great damage upon the coastal communities. See also: inflict, on.

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