inflictor

in·flict

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-flikt]
- /ɪnˈflɪkt/

Definitions of inflictor word

verb with object inflictor to impose as something that must be borne or suffered: to inflict punishment. 1
verb with object inflictor to impose (anything unwelcome): The regime inflicted burdensome taxes on the people. 1
verb with object inflictor to deal or deliver, as a blow. 1
noun inflictor Alternative form of inflicter. 0

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Origin of inflictor

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 Inflictor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Inflictor

inflictor 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

inflictor usage trend in Literature

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