Force and Inflict

Force

Force verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

Inflict is a synonym for force in demand topic. In some cases you can use "Inflict" instead a verb "Force", when it comes to topics like coerce, obligate to do something.

Inflict

Inflict verb - Impose something unpleasant.
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Synonyms for Inflict

Force is a synonym for inflict in impose topic. You can use "Force" instead a verb "Inflict", if it concerns topics such as demand, coerce, impose something.

Nearby Words: infliction, inflicting

Common collocations

level force level inflict level
damage force damage inflict damage
enemy force enemy inflict enemy
attacks force attacks inflict attacks
Other words: enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Moves like "Roar" or "Whirlwind" force the opponent to switch out, while "Dragon Tail" and "Circle Throw" inflict damage and force the opponent to switch out (during the same turn).
  • Agony Beam The "Brain Guys" were able to inflict pain using their minds to force Pearl and Professor Bobo to fight to the death.
    Source: Agony Beam
  • The Anakim will never be weak or hopeless again, and will force the world to obey him - and thus inflict that nightmare on others.
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