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.