"inflicter" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪnˈflɪktəɹ/ Forms: inflicters [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪktə(ɹ) Etymology: From inflict + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|inflict|er}} inflict + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} inflicter (plural inflicters)
  1. One who inflicts.
    Sense id: en-inflicter-en-noun-5sd6HVNP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

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