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1 inflict\ defeat
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inflict — UK [ɪnˈflɪkt] / US verb [transitive] Word forms inflict : present tense I/you/we/they inflict he/she/it inflicts present participle inflicting past tense inflicted past participle inflicted to cause something unpleasant to happen Such a policy… … English dictionary
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defeat — I n. 1) to inflict (formal) a defeat on 2) to meet, suffer (a) defeat (at smb. s hands) 3) to invite defeat 4) to admit defeat 5) a crushing, decisive, resounding, total, utter; ignominious, shameful defeat II v. to defeat decisively * * * [dɪ… … Combinatory dictionary
defeat — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, comprehensive (esp. BrE), decisive, heavy, major, overwhelming, resounding, serious, stunning, total … Collocations dictionary
inflict — verb ADVERB ▪ deliberately, intentionally ▪ When someone deliberately inflicts damage, it is a matter for the police. PREPOSITION ▪ on, upon ▪ … Collocations dictionary
inflict — v.tr. (usu. foll. by on, upon) 1 administer, deal (a stroke, wound, defeat, etc.). 2 (also refl.) often joc. impose (suffering, a penalty, oneself, one s company, etc.) on (shall not inflict myself on you any longer). Derivatives: inflictable adj … Useful english dictionary
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