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inflicting

verb
Sayin-FLIKT-ing/ɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/

1 meaning of inflicting

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of inflict. Use this form for something causing harm or trouble right now or as an ongoing action.

    The storm kept inflicting damage on the coastal towns all night.

    Bullies seem to enjoy inflicting pain on weaker kids.

    Note

inflicting is a form of inflict

inflict, verb: To force something unpleasant or unwanted onto a person. Full entry

Forms
inflictinflicts he/she/itinflicting -ing forminflicted past tense, past participle
Spelling
inflict → inflicting: add -ing

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