# inflicting

Pronunciation: say "in-FLIKT-ing" /ɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of inflict. — present participle and gerund of inflict
   - Simple: Present participle of inflict. Use this form for something causing harm or trouble right now or as an ongoing action.
   - _The commander was accused of inflicting needless suffering on the prisoners._
   - _Inflicting such heavy fines on small shops struck many residents as cruel._

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