It comes from the Latin word "fligere" which means "to strike, to beat, to wound."
Here are some examples of words that use the root "flict":
* Conflict: A state of disagreement or opposition.
* Inflict: To impose something unpleasant or painful.
* Afflict: To cause physical or mental suffering.
* Deflect: To turn aside or away from a course.
* Reflect: To think deeply or carefully about something.