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 is inflicting punishment?

1 : to impose a penalty on for a fault, offense, or violation. 2 : to inflict a penalty for the commission of (an offense) in retribution or retaliation or as a deterrent. intransitive verb. : to inflict punishment.

Is Inflicter a word?

in·flict. 1. To cause (something injurious or harmful), as to a person, group, or area: claws that inflicted a deep wound; an attack that inflicted heavy losses; a storm that inflicted widespread damage. 2.