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- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/
Definitions of inflicting word
- verb with object inflicting to impose as something that must be borne or suffered: to inflict punishment. 1
- verb with object inflicting to impose (anything unwelcome): The regime inflicted burdensome taxes on the people. 1
- verb with object inflicting to deal or deliver, as a blow. 1
- noun inflicting Present participle of inflict. 1
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Origin of inflicting
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin inflīctus past participle of inflīgere to strike or dash against, equivalent to in- in-2 + flīg- (stem of flīgere to beat down) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Inflicting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inflicting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inflicting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with inflicting
- what is the meaning of inflicting?
- one who enjoys inflicting pain on himself?
- person who enjoys inflicting pain on others?
- someone who enjoys inflicting pain?
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