Etymology:
Meaning:
To cause physical or emotional pain, injury, or suffering.
Origin:
The word "inflict" originated from the Old French "enflechir" or "enfleichier," which meant "to bend." This verb is derived from the Late Latin "inflectere," which also meant "to bend." The Proto-Indo-European root "*lengʰ-" is also the origin of the English word "length," indicating the idea of extending or bending.
The word "inflict" entered the English language in the 14th century, originally referring to physical pain. Over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional pain and suffering.
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