- inflictable
- \\-təbəl\ adjective
: capable of being inflicted
the largest inflictable fine for this offense
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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inflictable — adj. can be inflicted, may be enforced … English contemporary dictionary
inflictable — in·flict·able … English syllables
inflict — inflictable, adj. inflicter, inflictor, n. inflictive, adj. /in flikt /, v.t. 1. to impose as something that must be borne or suffered: to inflict punishment. 2. to impose (anything unwelcome): The regime inflicted burdensome taxes on the people … Universalium
inflict — verb (often inflict something on) cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone else. Derivatives inflictable adjective inflicter (also inflictor) noun infliction noun Origin C16 (in the sense afflict, trouble ): from L.… … English new terms dictionary
chargeable — adj 1. liable, responsible, accountable, answerable, amenable; indictable, arraignable, impeachable, blamable, imputable, accusable. 2. imposable, taxable, leviable, exactable, inflictable; dutiable, tithable, rateable, assessable … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
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
