Inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
To cause something harmful or undesirable to be endured.
Examples
- Inflict a heavy fine on the company for violating regulations.
- The policy could inflict unintended consequences on small businesses.
- She was careful not to inflict any more pain on the patient.
- They have been inflicting hardships on the community for years.
- The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal towns.
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