Inflict
Inflict verb - Impose something unpleasant.
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Synonyms for Inflict
Wreck and inflict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a verb "Inflict".
Nearby Words: infliction, inflicting
Wreck
Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.
Common collocations
| destruction | inflict destruction | wreck destruction |
| time | inflict time | wreck time |
| damage | inflict damage | wreck damage |
Both words in one sentence
- SWAT can and will flank you and inflict a ton of damage if you're not careful and the special SWAT will wreck anyone that tries to take them on alone.
Source: It's Hard, so It Sucks -
Not only they do very little damage by bashing the opponent with the guns, such a build has much less HP and armor than a melee build which in turn is a real powerhouse that can close up into melee range and wreck the ranged combot before it can inflict any real damage.
Source: Crippling Overspecialization
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