INFLICT

inflict. inflict, to lay vpon

---

inflict. Inflict, v.t. to punish, lay upon, impose, dash

---

In‐flict″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflicted; p. pr. & vb. n. Inflicting.] [[L. inflictus, p. p. of infligere to strike on, to inflict; pref. in- in, on + fligere to strike. Cf. Flail.]] To give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, or suffer; as, to inflict blows; to inflict a wound with a dagger; to inflict severe pain by ingratitude; to inflict punishment on an offender; to inflict the penalty of death on a criminal. What heart could wish, what hand inflict, this dire disgrace? Drygen. The persecution and the pain That man inflicts on all inferior kinds. Cowper.