Inflicted

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/

Inflicted (adj)

  1. Used for harm or pain that someone causes to another person or thing.
  2. Used for a penalty or punishment that an authority makes someone receive.
  3. Used for damage or loss that is caused, often in a serious event.

Inflicted (adjective)

Examples

  • The accident inflicted pain on everyone nearby.
  • The doctor said the fall inflicted pain that would fade soon.