Visit upon

verb

To inflict or impose something, especially punishment or suffering, on someone.

The king decided to visit upon the traitor the harshest of punishments.
Visual representation of "visit upon" - To inflict or impose something, especially punishment or suffering, on someone

Often appears as...

  • visit upon the guilty
  • visit upon the sinner

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Literary

verb

To inflict or impose something, especially punishment or suffering, on someone.

The king decided to visit upon the traitor the harshest of punishments.
Visual representation of "visit upon" - To inflict or impose something, especially punishment or suffering, on someone

Often appears as...

  • visit upon the guilty
  • visit upon the sinner

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Literary

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Visual representation of "visit upon"
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Literary Tone

Often found in books, not everyday speech, giving a dramatic or formal effect.

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The narrative voice decided to visit upon the protagonist great trials and tribulations.
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Harsh Consequences

Used when the outcome is severe or particularly punishing.

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Fate would visit upon the unjust king a downfall as sudden as it was severe.
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Not Literal

It doesn't mean physically visiting someone; it's a metaphorical visit of misfortune.

Illustration for Not Literal
The curse was to visit upon his lineage, leaving them with everlasting misfortune.
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Literary Tone

Often found in books, not everyday speech, giving a dramatic or formal effect.

Illustration for Literary Tone
The narrative voice decided to visit upon the protagonist great trials and tribulations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Harsh Consequences

Used when the outcome is severe or particularly punishing.

Illustration for Harsh Consequences
Fate would visit upon the unjust king a downfall as sudden as it was severe.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean physically visiting someone; it's a metaphorical visit of misfortune.

Illustration for Not Literal
The curse was to visit upon his lineage, leaving them with everlasting misfortune.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literary Tone

Often found in books, not everyday speech, giving a dramatic or formal effect.

Illustration for Literary Tone
The narrative voice decided to visit upon the protagonist great trials and tribulations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Harsh Consequences

Used when the outcome is severe or particularly punishing.

Illustration for Harsh Consequences
Fate would visit upon the unjust king a downfall as sudden as it was severe.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean physically visiting someone; it's a metaphorical visit of misfortune.

Illustration for Not Literal
The curse was to visit upon his lineage, leaving them with everlasting misfortune.
Visual representation of the word "Visit upon"

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