Inflict

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

किसी पर (विशेषकर जान-बूझकर) पीड़ा/हानि/दंड थोपना; पहुँचाना

Origin & History

From Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere (“to strike against; to impose”), from in- (“on/against”) + fligere (“to strike”).

लैटिन inflictus (क्रिया infligere: “प्रहार करना/थोपना”) से, जो in- (“पर/विरुद्ध”) + fligere (“मारना/प्रहार करना”) से बना है।

Definition

To inflict means to impose or cause something harmful or painful (e.g., injury, suffering, punishment, damage) to be experienced by someone or something, often intentionally.

Inflict का अर्थ है किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु पर हानिकारक या पीड़ादायक चीज़ (जैसे चोट, कष्ट, दंड, नुकसान) जान-बूझकर थोपना या पहुँचाना।

Parts of Speech

Verb:
The storm inflicted serious damage on the coastal villages.
तूफ़ान ने तटीय गाँवों को गंभीर नुकसान पहुँचाया।

Usage Examples

The bully inflicted pain on smaller children.
The accident inflicted injuries on several passengers.
The new policy may inflict hardship on low-income families.
The army inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
He didn’t mean to inflict harm; it was a mistake.

Synonyms

Impose Cause Deal Administer Deliver Visit (upon) Bring about Wreak Subject (to)

Related Forms

Noun
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

Inflict (something) on (someone)
किसी पर (कोई चीज़, खासकर अप्रिय) थोप देना/लाद देना
Inflict pain
दर्द पहुँचाना
Inflict damage
नुकसान पहुँचाना