inflict

• Verb, das das Zufügen von etwas Unangenehmem, Schmerzhaftem oder Schädlichem für jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Schaden, Leid, Strafe oder einer Niederlage.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.

1. Impose something unpleasantB2formal

   To cause someone to experience or suffer something unpleasant, such as pain, punishment, or a burden.

   zufügen

   • The dictator inflicted severe punishment on his opponents.
   • The storm inflicted heavy damage on the coastal town.
   • He didn't want to inflict his problems on his friends.

   Synonymeadministerdeal outexactimposelevymete outwreak

   Antonymeexemptrelievespare

2. Cause harm or damageB2formal

   To intentionally bring about harm, injury, or damage to someone or something.

   Schaden zufügen

   • The virus can inflict serious harm on the respiratory system.
   • She inflicted a deep wound on his hand with the broken glass.
   • The decision will inflict lasting damage on the company's reputation.

   Synonymeadministerdeliverexactimposelevyunleashwreak

   Antonymebenefithealhelpmendrepair