Inflict meaning and example sentences

Learning Inflict in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Inflict: Vermek (zarar/ceza), uğratmak

Example sentences

  • The powerful storm managed to inflict significant damage on the coastal infrastructure and power lines.
  • The powerful storm managed to inflict significant damage on the coastal infrastructure and power lines. (Güçlü fırtına, kıyı altyapısına ve enerji hatlarına önemli ölçüde zarar vermeyi (onları zarara uğratmayı) başardı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Inflict when the meaning is "Vermek (zarar/ceza), uğratmak".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

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