Appoint and Inflict

Appoint

Appoint verb - To decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority.

Inflict and appoint are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inflict" instead a verb "Appoint".

Inflict

Inflict verb - Impose something unpleasant.
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Synonyms for Inflict

Appoint and inflict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Inflict".

Nearby Words: infliction, inflicting
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