Collocations for inflict - verb
ADV.
deliberately
When someone deliberately inflicts damage, it is a matter for the police.
When someone deliberately inflicts damage, it is a matter for the police.
maliciously, negligently
(both law) He was charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.
(both law) He was charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.
PREP.
on/upon
They inflicted a humiliating defeat on their rivals.
They inflicted a humiliating defeat on their rivals.