inflict
verb (used with object)
to impose as something that must be borne or suffered.
are inflicting
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present progressiveof inflict.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"We continually talk, and remain in constant contact with the French on how our joint action can go further to end the misery that these gangs are inflicting across our borders," the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025
The data underscores the pain that stubbornly high energy costs are inflicting on Japan's economy, which is heavily reliant on imports of fuel and raw material.
From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2023
Economists at Yale University argued in a recent paper that sanctions are inflicting immense pain.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2022
Signals that rising prices are inflicting serious pain on families echo across the Sun Belt.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
"Not compared with the hurt you are inflicting, in banishing me from the Flying Legion!"
From The Flying Legion by George Allan England
