inflict wrong on
Frequency: 4.50.4 per million words
to do an unjust, dishonest, or immoral act to someone. Often used as 'inflict a wrong on'.
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- The dictator would often inflict a wrong on his own people.
- To inflict a wrong on an innocent person is a grave injustice.
- She felt that the company had inflicted a wrong on her by denying her promotion.
- History shows how easily power can be used to inflict wrong on the vulnerable.
- They vowed never to inflict a wrong on anyone again after their past mistakes.
- By spreading rumors, you might inflict a wrong on someone's reputation.
- The court ruled that the landlord had inflicted a wrong on the tenants.
- He regretted that his deceit had inflicted a wrong on his family.
- It's important to recognize when you might be about to inflict a wrong on someone.
- The government was accused of inflicting a wrong on its citizens through unfair policies.