inflicts

verb

Definition of inflictsnext
present tense third-person singular of inflict
as in imposes
to cause someone to accept or experience something unwanted The criminal inflicted a lifetime of distress on his unsuspecting victims.

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  1. imposes
  2. creates
  3. brings
Verb
  • Through Her Lens imposes no restrictions on the genre or style of the project, allowing for diverse communities to participate.
    Nandi Howard, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The law imposes fines of up to $250,000 if these groups fail to follow a list of rules that include registering with the state’s elections division.
    Jon Marcus, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of imposes
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  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
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