Latin · root
fligere
to strike
Words sharing this root
afflictTo cause someone pain or suffering.afflictionPainful suffering or hardship.conflictOpposition between incompatible forces or requirements.inflictTo impose something painful, harmful, or unwanted on someone.inflictionThe act of causing harm or forcing something unwanted on someone.profligateGiven to unrestrained, immoral behavior.profligateRecklessly wasteful with money or resources.