Inflict upon
Inflict and inflict upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inflict" instead a verb "Inflict upon".
Inflict
Inflict verb - Impose something unpleasant.
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Synonyms for Inflict
Inflict upon and inflict are semantically related. You can use "Inflict upon" instead a verb "Inflict".
Nearby Words: infliction, inflicting
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