in·flict ( n-flkt )tr.v. in·flict·ed, in·flict·ing, in·flicts 1. To deal or mete out (something punishing or burdensome); impose: inflicted heavy losses on the enemy; a storm that inflicted widespread damage. 2. To afflict. [Latin  nflgere, nflct- : in-, on; see in-2 + flgere, to strike.]in·flict er, in·flictor n.in·flic tive adj. |
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