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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to inflict" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe the action of causing harm or suffering to someone or something. Example: The punishment for the crime was to inflict a hefty fine and a prison sentence on the perpetrator.
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to inflict
verb
To thrust upon; to impose.
synonyms
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And he just wants to inflict pain.
"We need to inflict pain on Oracle.
His intent is to inflict serious damage.
Grim beginnings tend to inflict deep wounds.
But they failed to inflict grave damage.
They seek to inflict mass casualties.
Why? Smokers tend to inflict damage mostly on themselves.
They are still looking for a way to inflict it.
Their will to inflict punishment began to falter.
Were they prepared to inflict the necessary pain?
But not to inflict it on the rest of us.
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