Inflict and Wreck

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.

Inflict and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflict" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

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.
  • Crippling Overspecialization 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.
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