inflict

verb4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
deliberately inflict6.8

To inflict something on purpose, with full awareness.

intentionally inflict6.5

To inflict something as a result of a plan or intention.

inflict on8.0

Used to indicate the person or thing that suffers the negative action.

inflict upon5.0

A more formal alternative to 'on', indicating the recipient of the negative action.

Collocations with "inflict"