inflicting

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone) to experience something, especially pain or suffering.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inflicting
afflicting , deflecting , reflecting

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Variants

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inflict , inflicted , inflicter , inflicters , inflicting , inflictive , inflictor , inflictors , inflicts

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Etymology

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From the past participle of inflict, from Latin inflicere 'to strike or deal a blow to', from in- 'into' + facere 'to make'.

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Trivia

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1. The word inflicting is derived from the Latin word inflicere, which means 'to strike or deal a blow to'.

2. Inflicting is a verb that requires an object - it always takes an object to complete its meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Causing: Inflicting is a form of causing, which can refer to bringing about an effect or consequence. Other forms of causing include creating, generating, or producing.

2. Pain: Inflicting is often associated with pain, which can be physical or emotional. Other words related to pain include hurt, suffering, and agony.

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Culture

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Inflicting is often used in a negative context, referring to causing harm or pain to someone or something. In literature, it is commonly used in descriptions of violence, abuse, or other forms of suffering. In art, it can be depicted through visual representations of pain or suffering, such as in the works of Francis Bacon or Hieronymus Bosch.

How to Memorize "inflicting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something causing harm or pain to another person or thing. For example, imagine a bully inflicting pain on a victim, or a doctor inflicting a painful but necessary medical procedure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word inflicting with causing harm or pain. For example, you might think of the word 'hurt' when you see the word inflicting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Inflicting means causing harm or pain'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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