English dictionary
inflict
/I/n'fl/I/kt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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impose something unpleasant
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To give, cause, or produce by striking, or as if by striking; to apply forcibly; to lay or impose; to send; to cause to bear, feel, or suffer; as, to <i>inflict</i> blows; to <i>inflict</i> a wound with a dagger; to <i>inflict</i> severe pain by ingratitude; to <i>inflict</i> punishment on an offender; to <i>inflict</i> the penalty of death on a criminal.
Source: webster1913