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Definition of inflicter

inflicter

/ɪnˈflɪk.tɚ/
in · flic · ter
Plural:inflicters
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Adjective:inflictive
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inflicter Lexical Profile

inflicter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or thing that imposes or causes something unwelcome, painful, or harmful to be suffered by someone else.

Example

"The novel portrays the antagonist not merely as an inflicter of misery, but as a deeply flawed figure trapped by his own past."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'inflictor', especially in legal or formal contexts.

• Rhymes for inflicter

• Nearby Words

inflexible
inflexibly
inflict
inflicter
infliction
inflight
inflow

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inflicter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inflicter
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