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Discover LudwigThe phrase "inflicts pain" is correct and usable in written English.
You might use it while writing about physical sensations or emotional hurt. For example, "The doctor told me that the procedure will inflict some pain, but it's necessary for my recovery."
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It inflicts pain.
The first of the three inflicts pain and temporary blindness.
With Tim, she inflicts pain silently, by disappearing for the better part of a day.
A hapless tyrant, S. K. is a sadist who inflicts pain "recreationally, both physical and emotional".
Restraint that deliberately inflicts pain should never be used on children".
The sharp-tipped tool is used to train elephants, but critics say it inflicts pain.
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Inflicting pain on your imaginary characters means inflicting pain on your readers.
They inflicted pain.
And you could inflict pain.
Strategy Rambo: Inflicting pain.
Inflict pain on dumb investors.
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