Inflicter

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.

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[Latin nflgere, nflct- : in-, on; see in-² + flgere, to strike.]

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in·flicter, in·flictor n.

in·flictive adj.