prescribe vs inflict
inflict vs prescribeprescribe and inflict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prescribe | No | No | Yes | No |
| inflict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflict is a hypernym of
prescribe; that is, inflict is a
word with a broader meaning than prescribe:
- prescribe: issue commands or orders for
- inflict: impose something unpleasant
| prescribe (verb) | inflict (verb) |
|---|---|
| issue commands or orders for | impose something unpleasant |
| (medicine) order the use of (a treatment, medicine, etc.), usually by written prescription | |
| recommend as beneficial |
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