Definition of "inflicting" []

• Present participle of inflict. (verb)

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• "Hiroshima is a particularly graphic illustration of the principle that we are sometimes justified in inflicting grave and certain evil in the interests of a greater but uncertain good."
• "People who believe that “we are sometimes justified in inflicting grave and certain evil in the interests of a greater but uncertain good” are likely to defend both torture and the destruction of Hiroshima, whereas people who think that principle is _insane_ are likely to condemn both."
• "Your self reliance is rooted in inflicting damage to your opponent so focus will be shifted from what the basis of your experience really is ... former 1st lady."